SQL Anywhere® Server - Database Administration  > Connecting to a Database

Connecting from desktop applications to a Windows CE database

You can connect from applications running on a desktop PC, such as Sybase Central or Interactive SQL, to a database server running on a Windows CE device. The connection uses TCP/IP over the ActiveSync link between the desktop computer and the Windows CE device.

• Starting a server on your Windows CE device
• Creating proxy ports for Windows CE devices
• Creating an ODBC data source to connect to your Windows CE device
• Determining the IP address of your Windows CE device