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dba/m Database Manager installation and Operations Manual 522633-005 1-2

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

dba/m Database Manager is a tool for managing NonStop SQL/MP databases on

NonStop Himalaya 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 two options to

implement the communication between the client and the server: native TCP/IP or RSC.

The installation process and the parameters used depend on the selected option.

How This Manual Is Organized

The NonStop Himalaya system administrator should use this manual to install and

manage dba/m Database Manager on the NonStop Kernel Operating 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 NonStop Himalaya host.

Chapter 3, Installation on the Client. Provides preinstallation and installation steps for

installing dba/m Database Manager on the client.