Fujitsu 5.0L10 Manual Do Utilizador

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Preface
 
Purpose
 
This manual is a user's guide for SymfoWARE Server RDB. The manual explains how to create and define databases. 
Intended reader
 
This manual is for users who design and define SymfoWARE/RDB databases. Readers should have the following 
skills and knowledge: 
 
·  A general understanding of SymfoWARE/RDB functions and databases 
 
·  A working knowledge of applications to which SymfoWARE/RDB is applied 
 
·  The ability to develop application programs using C or COBOL 
 
·  Working knowledge of Solaris systems or Windows NT systems 
Organization
 
This manual consists of the following chapters and appendixes. 
Chapter 1 SymfoWARE/RDB Overview
 
Provides a general overview of SymfoWARE/RDB functions, databases, and database access methods. 
Chapter 2 Database Creation
 
Explains the procedure from designing a SymfoWARE/RDB database up to using it. 
Chapter 3 Database Definition Alteration and Deletion
 
Explains how to alter or delete a definition for a database that has already been created. 
Chapter 4 Storage Structure
 
Explains the features of data storage structures, which play an important role in determining processing efficiency. 
This chapter also explains how to allocate database space. 
Appendix A Quantitative Restrictions
 
Lists SymfoWARE/RDB limitations. 
Appendix B Sequential Relationships Among Definition Changes
 
Indicates basic sequential relationships among changes made to database definitions. 
Appendix C Operating Environment File Parameters
 
Lists parameters that can be specified in the operating environment file for tuning the application program operating 
environment. 
Appendix D Environment Variables
 
Explains environment variables for tuning the application program operating environment. 
Appendix E RDB Command Summary
 
Lists RDB commands and summarizes the command functions. 
Appendix F Handling SymfoWARE/RDB Messages
 
Explains how to reference information about user responses to messages generated by the SymfoWARE/RDB 
system. 
Appendix G Exclusive Control Between Application Programs and RDB Commands
 
Explains exclusive control when an application program and SymfoWARE/RDB command operate simultaneously. 
Glossary
 
The glossary defines technical terms used in this manual.