SQL/MX 3.2.1 Reference Manual (H06.26+, J06.15+)

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HP NonStop SQL/MX Release 3.2.1 Reference Manual—691117-004
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Notation Conventions
Notation Conventions
Icons
These icons appear in the left margins of this manual. Each icon represents a specific
context of the SQL/MX syntax and semantics:
The symbol represents the end of context-specific information in one or more
paragraphs or in a syntax diagram.
Hypertext Links
A blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. Clicking a passage of
text with a blue underline takes you to the location described. For example, this
requirement is described under Backup DAM Volumes and Physical Disk Drives on
page 3-2.
General Syntax Notation
The following list summarizes the notation conventions used for syntax presentation in
this manual:
UPPERCASE LETTERS. Uppercase letters indicate keywords and reserved words. Enter
these items exactly as shown. Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For
example:
MAXATTACH
lowercase italic letters. Lowercase italic letters indicate variable items that you supply.
Items not enclosed in brackets are required. For example:
file-name
Designates information that is specific to embedding SQL/MX
statements in programs. This information applies to any of the
supported programming languages.
Designates information that is specific to embedding SQL/MX
statements in C or COBOL programs.
Designates information that is specific to embedding SQL/MX
statements in Java programs.
Designates information that is specific to the SQL/MX
conversational interface (MXCI).
Designates information that is specific to queuing and publish or
subscribe services.
Embed
C/COBOL
Java
MXCI
Pub/Sub