environment, refer to Chapter 6, Network Configuration in the Using Firebird manual. Warning IPX/SPX networks are not supported by Firebird. Pinging the server Usually, the first thing you will want to do

of the network protocol in use: Chapter 6. Backup & Restore Recipes 24 TCP When using TCP networks, the parameter separator is a colon, as in -service server_name:service_mgr. Named pipes

tions Guide (http://www.ibphoenix.com/files/60OpGuide.zip). • Firebird does not support IPX/SPX networks. Pinging the server The ping command – available on most systems – is a quick and easy way to