Sybase IQ 12.6 installs software components updated to the latest versions available at release time. For example, the Sybase IQ 12.6 installation:
Includes the Sybase jConnect JDBC Driver, Version 5.5. This component is optional, but strongly recommended. If you install the jConnect driver, Java classes installed into a database can make JDBC calls to access and modify data.
Sybase jConnect JDBC Driver, Version 6.0 is also included with this release and is optional. For more information, see the Sybase IQ Installation and Configuration Guide for Sun Solaris.
Updates the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to version 1.4.2. This updated version is required to use the latest Sybase Central plug-in for Sybase IQ.
Installs Open Client Software Developer’s Kit 12.5.1.
Before installing the software, Sybase strongly recommends that you check the online support Web site for software updates to these components. If a software update (ESD or EBF) has been released, it contains bug fixes made after this product shipped. You must download the latest update and install it after installing IQ from the product CD. For more information, see “Finding the latest information on EBFs and software maintenance”.