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System Administration Guide Supplement for SunOS Release 4.x (BSD)

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

About SQL Server

SYBASE SQL Server handles all data management and transaction functions, independent of client applications and user interface functions. SQL Server manages multiple databases and multiple users, keeps track of the actual location of data on disks, maintains mapping of logical data description to physical data storage, and maintains data and procedure caches in memory.

About System-Specific Issues

SYBASE SQL Server runs on a variety of hardware and operating system platforms. Operating system-specific issues do not affect the basic functionality of SQL Server, but there are some differences among platform implementations. These differences may include:

• The structure of entries in the interfaces file

• Options for selecting database devices

• Changes to the operating system that enable or improve SQL Server performance

• Operating system commands for monitoring SQL Server performance and resource usage

• Operating system commands or utilities that simplify or automate routine system administration tasks

System-specific issues are described in this document. Make sure you have the correct System Administration Guide Supplement for your platform.

How to Get Started

Follow the instructions in the SYBASE SQL Server Installation Guide and the Release Bulletin to install your SYBASE SQL Server. Read this document along with the System Administration Guide for information on setting up your environment.

Consult the system administrator for your operating system as needed for assistance with operating system troubleshooting and configuration.

What's Next?

Chapter 2 discusses the interfaces file, the file SQL Server uses to communicate with client software.