SQL/MX 3.x Query Guide (H06.22+, J06.11+)

About This Manual
HP NonStop SQL/MX Query Guide—640323-001
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Notation Conventions
These manuals are part of the SQL/MP library of manuals and are essential references
for information about SQL/MP Data Definition Language (DDL) and SQL/MP
installation and management:
Notation Conventions
Hypertext Links
Blue underline is used to indicate a hypertext link within text. By clicking a passage of
text with a blue underline, you are taken 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 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
computer type. Computer type letters within text indicate C and Open System Services
(OSS) keywords and reserved words; enter these items exactly as shown. Items not
enclosed in brackets are required. For example:
myfile.c
italic computer type. Italic computer type letters within text indicate C and Open
System Services (OSS) variable items that you supply. Items not enclosed in brackets
are required. For example:
pathname
Related SQL/MP Manuals
SQL/MP Reference Manual Describes the SQL/MP language elements,
expressions, predicates, functions, and statements.
SQL/MP Installation and
Management Guide
Describes how to plan, install, create, and manage
an SQL/MP database. Describes installation and
management commands and SQL/MP catalogs
and files.