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Native Python SDK Installation and Setup

To use the Native SDK for Python, you must download and install the Python SDK kit from PYPI. This kit includes the InterSystems DB-API driver as part of the installation.

Downloading and Installing the Python SDK

Download the latest version of the InterSystems IRIS Python SDK kit (intersystems-irispythonOpens in a new tab) from PYPI.

Use the package manager pipOpens in a new tab to install intersystems-irispython:

  pip install intersystems-irispython

See the READMEOpens in a new tab for examples of how to connect the Python SDK and DB-API.

Establishing Secure Connections in Python

See TLS with Python Clients for information on setting up secure connections.

Resource Requirements

The following Service resources are required to use the Python SDK:

  • %Native_GlobalAccess

  • %Native_ClassExecution

  • %Native_Transaction

  • %Native_Concurrency

These resources are included in the %Developer and %Manager roles with Use permission. See Types of ResourcesOpens in a new tab and %Service_BindingsOpens in a new tab in the System Administration Guide for more information.

Note:

These resources replace the deprecated %Service_Native resource.

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