SQL*XL: Excel Pervasive OLEDB Connection

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To connect to Pervasive using the OLE DB Provider (driver) please follow the procedure below:

Start Excel

Open the Connection dialog: SQL*XL | Connect...

Start the Data Link Properties wizard

Data Link Properties

Choose the Provider  Pervasive OLE DB Provider.

 

Data Source:
Enter the database name. I used sampledata because that is one of the databases that was installed with a trial version  of Pervasive PSQL v10

Location:
Enter ther name of your server. I a blank as I am running the database locally. Localhost would have also worked.

 

Always use the Test Connection button before you continue

After connecting to the database once you can reconnect by selecting the connection from the Connection History list and typing the Password.


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