SQL/MP Version Management Guide

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About This Manual
This manual provides guidelines for managing NonStopSQL/MP installations using the
SQL/MP version management system. It explains how newer versions and older
versions of SQL/MP work together with the various versions of SQL catalogs, objects,
programs, messages, and data structures available to SQL/MP users.
In addition, this manual provides guidelines for developing applications that run under
current, older, and future versions of SQL/MP software. Information is also provided for
developing applications that can be executed in networks running mixed versions of the
SQL/MP software.
This manual does not explain the syntax of SQL statements or commands related to
version management. To learn about SQL/MP statements and commands, see the
NonStop SQL/MP Reference Manual.
Audience
This manual is written for users who want to learn how to manage SQL/MP installations
using different versions of SQL/MP software, SQL/MP software components, and
related products such as host language compilers.
The manual might be particularly useful to users migrating to newer versions of
SQL/MP software or reverting to previous versions of the software, or to users who
manage a network of nodes running different versions of SQL/MP software.
Related SQL/MP Manuals
This manual is part of the SQL/MP library of manuals. Manuals in the SQL/MP library
are:
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Introduction to NonStop SQL/MP provides an overview of the NonStop SQL/MP
relational database management system.
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NonStop SQL/MP Glossary provides definitions of terms used in NonStop SQL/MP
documentation.
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NonStop SQL/MP Installation and Management Guide explains how to plan, install,
create, and manage a NonStop SQL database.
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NonStop SQL/MP Messages Manual describes messages issued by the NonStop
SQL/MP software.
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NonStop SQL/MP Reference Manual describes syntax for all statements and
commands.
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NonStop SQL/MP Query Guide describes how to write NonStop SQL/MP queries
and how to optimize queries for enhanced performance.
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NonStop SQL/MP Report Writer Guide describes how to use SQLCI report writer
commands to design and produce reports.