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npm install odbc@beta

Note: The odbc package is a native add-on for Node.js, which means that it must be compiled from C++ code into a native executable on the source system. Normal releases of the odbc package install pre-built binaries. However, the beta version actually has to be built on the source system. Native add-on builds are managed by NPM, but require some additional tools to be installed on the system:

• Visual Studio C++ Compiler (Windows)
• GNU C++ compiler (Other platforms)
• GNU Make
• Python

If you get an error attempting to install the beta, ensure that these tools are installed/configured properly on your system.

Installing the IBM i Access ODBC Driver

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An IBM account is required to access the downloads. Click on Downloads for IBM i Access Client Solutions, accept the license agreement, and use the ACS App Pkg link for the appropriate source operating system. For IBM i, use ACS PASE App Pkg. Installation instructions are included in each download package.

The IBM i version of the Application package installs via the open-source package manager "yum". See here for instructions on setting up yum on IBM i:

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/706903

For Application Package installers for 32-bit Windows or languages other than English, visit the IBM ESS Website. 

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