JDBC/ODBC: New installation path on Mac OS

Details

Detail name Value
Changelog Number 18806
Type Improvement
Status Resolved
Fix Versions ODBC 24.0.0, JDBC 24.0.0
Resolution Date 2024-03-11

Background

On Mac OS, the JDBC and ODBC drivers were previously installed in the following directories:

JDBC

  • System Install Path: /Library/JDBC/EXASolution JDBC.bundle
  • User Install Path: ~/Library/JDBC/EXASolution JDBC.bundle

ODBC

  • System Install Path: /Library/ODBC/EXASolution ODBC.bundle
  • User Install Path: ~/Library/ODBC/EXASolution ODBC.bundle

Improvement

The install paths on Mac OS were changed to a more standardized path to improve user experience and navigation. The new paths are:

JDBC

  • System Install Path: /Library/Exasol/JDBC
  • User Install Path: ~/Library/Exasol/JDBC

ODBC

  • System Install Path: /Library/Exasol/ODBC
  • User Install Path: ~/Library/Exasol/ODBC

Notes

Users should make note of the new paths when installing the latest drivers and update any scripts which are using the path to avoid potential issues on future versions.

Changed behavior

The installation path for the JDBC and ODBC drivers on Mac OS has been revised to improve clarity and organization, ensuring a more intuitive user experience.