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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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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