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DPServer General Information Guide
Appendix A: Questions and Answers
XPRM and Printer Resources
Can resources be obtained from a remote server during job
processing?
processing?
Yes. XPRM may be installed as a "client," offering resource services to
locally-processed jobs, but the actual resources would be retrieved
from a remote XPRM database.
locally-processed jobs, but the actual resources would be retrieved
from a remote XPRM database.
What type of database manager does XPRM employ?
The underlying database engine used in XPRM is Empress, an
industry-standard SQL database. Empress is pre-packaged with XPRM,
is not visible to the user, and can only be accessed by XPRM.
industry-standard SQL database. Empress is pre-packaged with XPRM,
is not visible to the user, and can only be accessed by XPRM.
Can XPRM utilize "jukebox" databases, or must all resources be
resident on the RS/6000 hard disk?
resident on the RS/6000 hard disk?
XPRM will support any type of storage device that is supported by the
AIX operating system, including tape jukebox systems, disk arrays, and
optical jukebox systems.
AIX operating system, including tape jukebox systems, disk arrays, and
optical jukebox systems.
Data Stream Support
What data streams may be printed using DPServer?
Please refer to the table located on page 18 for complete data stream
support information.
support information.
Miscellaneous
Can DPServer print queues store information in a compressed
format?
format?
No. Print queue data is stored uncompressed.
Can DPServer and Entire run concurrently on a 4890?
Both DPServer and Entire can be concurrently connected to a 4890
(running V5.0 printer software). However, only one of the two devices
may be active at one time.
(running V5.0 printer software). However, only one of the two devices
may be active at one time.