The Ultimate Guide to IBExpert Portable: Database Administration on the Go
In standard Ibexpert, connection strings are saved with absolute paths (e.g., C:\Databases\Company.FDB ). This breaks on a USB stick. Ibexpert Portable
Firebird has multiple versions (2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0). Sometimes, the standard Ibexpert install binds to a specific client DLL (fbclient.dll). With Ibexpert Portable, you can have three USB sticks—or three folders—each configured for a different Firebird protocol or architecture (32-bit vs 64-bit). Sometimes, the standard Ibexpert install binds to a
\IBExpertPortable\Scripts\ — Your personal SQL scripts and migration files. Elias didn't need their permissions
Elias didn't need their permissions. He didn't need a setup wizard. He plugged the drive in.
Simply copy the executable file to your storage device and run it.
A valid license key (Developer Studio Personal or higher) is required for the full functionality. Conclusion