About This Manual

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This manual contains information about installing the Pervasive.SQL V8 database system. Pervasive.SQL V8 is a complete database management system, providing the best of both worlds. It combines a transactional interface designed for high-performance data handling and improved programming productivity with an embeddable and scalable relational interface.

This manual also contains information about common installation issues, general network protocol information, and Pervasive.SQL V8 components.

For information on using Pervasive.SQL utilities, see User's Guide. For information about configuring the Pervasive.SQL V8 engine, see Advanced Operations Guide.