NonStop SQL/MP Reference Manual

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About This Manual
This manual is the main reference text for NonStop SQL/MP, the Tandem relational
database management system based on SQL. The manual includes reference information
about the programmatic and conversational interfaces to NonStop SQL/MP, as well as
information about utilities used to install and maintain a NonStop SQL/MP database.
This manual is structured as an encyclopedia-style reference text. Entries that describe
statements, commands, and conceptual information are intermixed in alphabetical order
for easy look-up. If you know what you are looking for, you can probably turn directly
to a specific entry, but there is no introductory or overview information.
If you are new to NonStop SQL/MP, read the Introduction to NonStop SQL/MP before
you begin to use this manual. If you have read the Introduction to NonStop SQL/MP and
you are browsing this manual, begin with the table of contents or one of the following
entries:
Statements
SQLCI
SQLCI Commands
The text of this manual is available on-line through SQLCI. See the entry HELP
Command on page H-2 for information about displaying manual entries through SQLCI.
Related Manuals
You'll probably want to use other books from the NonStop SQL/MP library set in
conjunction with this reference manual. The complete library includes the following:
Introduction to NonStop SQL/MP provides an overview of the NonStop SQL/MP
relational database management system.
NonStop SQL Quick Start describes how to run SQLCI, how to execute simple
queries on a database, how to modify data, and how to produce a formatted report.
NonStop SQL/MP Glossary provides definitions of terms used in NonStop SQL/MP
documentation.
NonStop SQL/MP Installation and Management Guide explains how to plan, install,
create, and manage a NonStop SQL database.
NonStop SQL/MP Messages Manual describes messages issued by the NonStop
SQL/MP software.
NonStop SQL/MP Query Guide describes how to write NonStop SQL/MP queries
and how to optimize queries for enhanced performance.
NonStop SQL/MP Report Writer Guide describes how to use SQLCI report writer
commands to design and produce reports.
NonStop SQL/MP Version Management Guide describes the rules governing version
management for the NonStop SQL/MP relational database management system.