Download Firebird 4.0 alpha 1

Well-known databases for storing large amounts of data are of course the Oracle database, the DB2 database from IBM and SQL Server from Microsoft. Another database management system is Firebird, which originates from Inprise’s Interbase database. Inprise later became known as Borland Software and is now called Micro Focus, history relevant until Firebird runs out this page can be read. This relational database can be installed on a variety of operating systems, including Linux and Windows platforms, making it widely deployable. The first alpha version of Firebird 4.0 has been released with the following announcement:

Firebird 4.0 Alpha 1 release is available for testing

Firebird Project announces the first Alpha release of Firebird 4.0, the next major version of the Firebird relational database, which is now available for testing.

This Alpha release arrives with an early preview of the features and improvements currently under development by the Firebird development team, as well as with countless bug fixes. Our users are appreciated giving it a try and providing feedback to the development mailing list. Apparent bugs can be reported directly to the bug tracker.

Alpha releases are not encouraged for production usage or any other goals that require a stable system. They are, however, recommended for those users who want to help in identifying issues and bottlenecks thus allowing to progress faster through the Beta/RC stages towards the final release.

Please read the Release Notes carefully before installing and testing this Alpha release.