Using Pervasive.SQL Documentation

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All Pervasive.SQL documentation, both printed and online, assumes you are familiar with the basics of using a computer, such as clicking and dragging, opening and saving files. If you need assistance with these tasks, please consult the documentation that came with your computer and/or operating system.

This section describes the Pervasive.SQL documentation. Of these titles, only Getting Started and Status Codes Quick Reference card are provided in hardcopy with Pervasive.SQL; the rest are provided on the Pervasive.SQL CD-ROM. These online documentation files are installed on Windows platforms when you choose the Typical installation procedure. They are available as an option in the Custom installation procedure. The content is accessible through the Start menu:
Programs4Pervasive.SQL V84Documentation4Pervasive.SQL V8.

For NetWare users, you can access the online documentation on any Windows workstation that has the database client installed.

For Linux users, you can access the online documentation on the server in HTML format. Certain utilities also provide manpages.

You can order printed copies of the documentation from your sales representative.

Getting Started Guides

Getting Started with Pervasive.SQL (Server Edition) and Getting Started with Pervasive.SQL (Workgroup Edition) help you get Pervasive.SQL running with installation, setup, and troubleshooting information. Both Getting Started editions cover the following topics:

• Preparing to install Pervasive.SQL V8
• Installing Pervasive.SQL V8
• Upgrading from previous versions of Pervasive.SQL or Btrieve
• Configuring Pervasive.SQL V8
• Troubleshooting your Pervasive.SQL V8 installation
• Where to go for Pervasive.SQL product information and technical support

What's New

Pervasive.SQL What's New provides an overview of the new features and changed behavior for the current release of Pervasive.SQL relative to the most recent previous release. This book provides summary information on new features and directs you to the locations in the documentation where the new features are fully discussed.

User's Guide

Pervasive.SQL User's Guide introduces Pervasive.SQL and describes common user tasks. The guide discusses the database engine, Pervasive.SQL utilities and other key components; the differences between Server and Workgroup engines; and the differences between ODBC and Btrieve access. User's Guide provides you with the basics to work with Pervasive.SQL successfully.

Advanced Operations Guide

Advanced Operations Guide provides detailed information at the administrative level, including the steps to perform common procedures and several new ones. Topics include:

• checking database consistency
• performing periodic backups
• configuring network protocols and understanding network topologies
• working with database security
• basic configuration guidelines
• configuration options reference
• moving, renaming, compacting and rebuilding files

SQL Engine Reference

SQL Engine Reference gives database programmers a complete reference guide to the SQL relational database language. It also covers SQL engine parameters and limitations.

Status Codes and Messages

Status Codes and Messages documents all possible status codes and numbered messages that can be received when using Pervasive software.

The Status Codes and Messages Quick Reference card is also included with your complete documentation set.

Pervasive Products and Services

Pervasive Products and Services provides an outline of how to work with Pervasive Software and describes the Pervasive.SQL database family.

Online Help

Pervasive.SQL comes with a full set of online documentation, available in the Pervasive program group on your Start menu.

You can download other formats and related documentation from this address:

http://www.pervasive.com/support/technical/online_manuals.asp

You can also find additional information on the Web site at:

http://www.pervasive.com/support/DataSheets.asp

http://www.pervasive.com/library