Congratulations for your FirebirdSQL installation!
Next Steps:
1) First of all, subscribe to Firebird news now! At the moment, we are using Substack free email list:
You don't want to miss an important news about the new release, must-have update, right?
Please note that you'll have to confirm your subscription by clicking a confirmation link in the automatic registration email.
2) If you are a professional Firebird user, consider offers in FirebirdSQL Shop
We've put together the best enterprise and professional solutions for Firebird users in our FirebirdSQL Shop - all the tools and services you'll actually need in production environments. Check out: tools for reporting, encryption plugin, recovery, optimization services.
3) Create optimal configuration for Firebird 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 with Configuration Calculator:
Input parameters such as user count, RAM, CPU specifications, etc., to derive an enhanced configuration (firebird.conf and databases.conf) using the Configuration Calculator for Firebird. This tool is available at no cost but requires registration.
4) Become Firebird Supporter
FirebirdSQL is free, but its development is not.
If you become Associate (eur10/month) or Partner (EUR35/month) of Firebird Foundation, you will directly fund FirebirdSQL development, and also receive access to:
5) Take a look on Documentation and Drivers
First of all, go to the documentation page and download the Firebird Language Reference that most closely matches the Firebird version you've just installed. If you're new to Firebird, also pick up the corresponding Quick Start Guide.
If you have used the Firebird client/server software before and you are upgrading then you will need to study the Release Notes for your new version. Release notes for the Firebird version in this kit and for the preceding version are also in your Firebird /doc directory.
For links to more documentation, visit the "Documentation" section.
In the "Connectivity" section of downloads, you can find Firebird drivers for several popular development IDEs and frameworks.
Need something else? Contact us!
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