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JDBC Proxy

The JDBC Proxy for CA Datacom Server is a background process that provides a TCP/IP interface Java-based applications. The JDBC Proxy is invoked if specified by the connection URL as //proxy:port/ and provides the ability for CA Datacom Server to function as a Type 3 JDBC driver.

The JDBC Proxy has the following capabilities:

• Runs as a background process.
• Acts as an intermediary between the CA Datacom Server JDBC driver and the CA Datacom Server mainframe server.
• Invokes the Proprietary Interface on behalf of the CA Datacom Server JDBC driver on platforms where the Proprietary interface is not supported.
• Supports JDBC applets when used with a web server.
• Runs standalone JDBC applications.

The CA Datacom Server JDBC Proxy is optional. It can be deployed on Windows or USS. If used, it provides Type 3 Driver functionality for applications or application servers that do not run on Windows or USS, such as Linux or UNIX.

The CA Datacom Server JDBC driver also provides Type 4 driver functionality which bypasses the JDBC Proxy.