Introduction

The TS ODBC DataServer provides access to Thoroughbred data from third party applications. The DataServer is shipped in 2 models: Single-Tier and Multiple-Tier. This manual will detail how to install Single-Tier and Multiple-Tier client components, the Multiple-Tier server component, and the TS ODBC DataServer Expose Utility. In addition, the method for activating the server component of the Multiple-Tier system is detailed.

Note

To install the TS ODBC Gateway for Windows, refer to the Multiple-Tier instructions. In this environment, the client software will be loaded on the Windows Server system. The server software will be loaded on either a Windows or UNIX server.

• In the Single-Tier model of TS ODBC DataServer, the Client and Server elements of the system and the Expose utility all reside on the same platform.
• In the Multiple-Tier model of TS ODBC DataServer, the ODBC driver resides on the client platform, which is connected via a LAN to the server platform, where the server component and the Expose Utility reside.

During the installation of the client software, both the Single-Tier and Multiple-Tier ODBC drivers will be installed. Activation is only required for the server component of the Multiple-Tier installations.

Client Platforms Supported

The Single-Tier and Multiple-Tier Client software are 32-bit and 64-bit and support Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, UNIX, and Linux.

Server Platforms Supported

The server component software of TS ODBC DataServer is available on various UNIX platforms, Linux, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025. Please call your Thoroughbred Sales Representative for a list of available servers.

Installation Guidelines

Single-Tier

Please refer to How to install the TS ODBC DataServer Client and How to Install TS ODBC DataServer Expose Utility.

Multiple-Tier

First install the Server software (see How to Install the Multiple-Tier Server). This must be done before installing the Client on each workstation (see How to Install the TS ODBC DataServer Client).

Refer to the Activation section for details on activating the server. Lastly, to install the Expose Utility refer to How to Install TS ODBC DataServer Expose Utility.

From the TS ODBC DataServer Installation and Activation Guide, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF