You have various options for installing the MaxDB ODBC driver:
As part of the installation profile Server
The software for the ODBC driver is stored under the <dependent_data_path> up to database version 7.3 and under the <independent_data_path> as of database version 7.4.
As part of the rpm package for the call interfaces (only for Linux)
The installation program creates the directory /opt/sdb/interfaces/odbc and stores the MaxDB ODBC driver files there.
As the individual software component ODBC (tgz packages)
You can decide the path under which the tgz package unpacks and the software is installed yourself.
From Version 7.4, the ODBC software is included in the installation profiles Web Tools and DB Analyzer, as well as the installation profile Server. You can install the entire installation profile, including the ODBC software, or just select the software component ODBC during the installation.
You can use the MaxDB ODBC driver on UNIX/Linux both with and without a Driver Manager (Integrating the MaxDB ODBC Driver).