LibMariaDB for OpenVMS

This document serves as the guide for the LibMariaDB for OpenVMS I64 (Version 2.1.0a). It details the MariaDB C client API, which allows software applications to connect to MariaDB and MySQL databases. Key sections include:

• Introduction: Overview of the API, which includes core functionality and a language-agnostic interface for languages like COBOL, FORTRAN, and Pascal.
• What’s New: Highlights support for SSL/TLS (OpenSSL 1.0.2r), multi-threaded applications, and the language-agnostic API.
• Requirements: Lists prerequisites, including OpenVMS 8.4-1H1 I64 and compatible TCP/IP stacks.
• Installation: Provides the PCSI installation procedure and post-installation steps for system-wide logical name configuration.
• Sample Applications: Explains how to compile and link applications, including specific notes for handling mixed-case symbols and header file inclusion.
• Known Limitations: Notes that Connector/C 3.0 functionality is not currently supported, among other minor limitations.