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Summary of Pervasive.SQL Utilities


Pervasive.SQL comes with a variety of utilities designed to help you control and manage your databases. Most of the utilities run only on 32-bit Windows and allow access to NetWare or Linux database server engines.

 
Table 2-1 Summary of Pervasive.SQL Utilities

Utility name
Runs on these platforms
Description
Server or Workgroup
Pervasive Control Center
Win32
Utilities warehouse for Pervasive.SQL V8. Shows list of engines and databases available.
All
Configuration - invoked within PCC
Win32
Manipulates settings for Pervasive client and server components.
All
Monitor
Win32
Monitors server engine activity, useful for database administration and programming diagnostics.
All
Function Executor
Win16, Win32
Executes Btrieve operations, enabling you to learn how the Btrieve interface works or test and debug an application.
All
Pervasive.SQL Maintenance
DOS, Win32 and NetWare
Performs common Pervasive.SQL file and data manipulations, such as importing and exporting data. BUTIL - command line version.
Windows NT and NetWare servers

All 32-bit Windows workstations and Linux for command-line version
SQL Data Manager - invoked automatically within PCC
Win32
Allows you to execute SQL Statements interactively. Creates and maintains Data Dictionary Files (DDFs) and database files.
All
Rebuild
Win16, Win32, and NetWare
Converts previous versions of MicroKernel files into more recent versions.
Windows and NetWare servers

Windows 32-bit workstations

Command-line version on Linux
License Administrator Utility
Win32, NetWare, and Linux
Manages Pervasive.SQL license keys and user counts.
Windows, NetWare, and Linux servers remotely
Workgroup local
Command-line version on Windows, NetWare, and Linux
ODBC Administrator
Win32
Sets up Data Source Names (DSNs) for client and engine interfaces
All Windows engines - local
Server - remote
Gateway Locator
Win32
Used to configure and maintain gateway configuration files for the workgroup engine.
Workgroup engine only
Pervasive System Analyzer
Win32
Analyzes system components, runs communication tests, and archives or restores database engine files on your system.
All


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