Client Operating System and Application Compatibility

The database character set is independent of the operating system. On an English operating system, you can create a database with a Japanese character set. When an application in the client operating system accesses the database, the client operating system must be able to support the database character set with appropriate fonts and input methods.

For example, you cannot insert or retrieve Japanese data on the English Windows operating system without first installing a Japanese font and input method. Another way to insert and retrieve Japanese data is to use a Japanese operating system remotely to access the database server.