dba/m Database Manager 7.1 Installation and Operations Manual

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
dba/m Database Manager is a tool for managing NonStop SQL/MP databases on HP
NonStop Systems from client workstations. dba/m Database Manager can be used to
perform the following:
• Managing SQL objects such as tables, views, indexes, partitions, programs, and
catalogs at single or multiple nodes
• Creating, analyzing, and modifying query plans
• Controlling workloads by scheduling jobs
• Monitoring disk space used by SQL objects
Dba/m Database Manager uses the client-server architecture. User has to use TCP/IP to
implement the communication between the client and the server.
How This Manual Is Organized
The HP NonStop system administrator should use this manual to install and manage
dba/m Database Manager on the NonStop System. The dba/m Database Manager
administrator should use this manual to install or uninstall dba/m Database Manager,
upgrade the dba/m Database Manager license, and add users or nodes on the client
workstation.
This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction. Defines conventions and abbreviations used in this manual.
Chapter 2, Installation on the Server. Provides preinstallation and installation steps for
installing dba/m Database Manager on the HP NonStop host.
Chapter 3, Installation on the Client. Provides preinstallation and installation steps for
installing dba/m Database Manager on the client.
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