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Server Administration Guide [Table of Contents] Chapter 1 Introduction

Server Administration Guide for DirectConnect

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About This Book

This book describes how to use a SybaseŽ DirectConnect(TM) Server, including how to start and stop the server, configure server properties, set up service name redirection, and troubleshoot server operations using log and trace files.

This chapter includes the following topics:

Who should use this book

This book is for System Administrators or other qualified persons familiar with their system environment, resources, and devices.

How to use this book

This book covers the following topics:

Related documents

To install DirectConnect products, see the appropriate chapter for your database system and platform in the DirectConnect Installation Guide.

To set up connectivity for DirectConnect products, see the appropriate chapter for your database system and platform in the DirectConnect Installation Guide.

To configure and administer DirectConnect products, use the following guides:

To configure and administer DirectConnect Manager, see the online help feature that is available when you install DirectConnect Manager.

For additional references, use the following documents:

Style and syntax conventions

The following table explains the style conventions used in this book.

Style conventions

Type of Information

Example

Files, directories

econnect\ServerName\CFG

Programs, utilities, procedures, commands

the set statement

Properties

Allocate

Options

connect

Code examples, text on screens

** Prepare the statement

Variables in command line displays (integer, in this example)

ClientIdleTimeout=integer

Syntax statements that display options for a command

sp_columns table_name [, table_owner]
 [, table_qualifier] [, column_name]

The following table explains the syntax conventions used in this book.

Syntax conventions

Symbol

Convention

( )

Include parentheses as part of the command.

{ }

Braces indicate that you must choose at least one of the enclosed options. Do not type the braces when you type the option.

[ ]

Brackets indicate that you can choose one or more of the enclosed options, or none. Do not type the brackets when you type the options.

|

The vertical bar indicates that you can select only one of the options shown. Do not type the bar in your command.

,

The comma indicates that you can choose one or more of the options shown. Separate each choice by using a comma as part of the command.

If you need help

Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you cannot resolve a problem using the manuals or online help, please have the designated person contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.

Other sources of information

Use the Sybase Technical Library CD and the Technical Library Web site to learn more about your product:

Sybase certifications on the Web

Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.

or the latest information on product certifications and/or the EBF Rollups:

If you are a registered SupportPlus user

If you are not a registered SupportPlus user, and you want to become one:

You can register by following the instructions on the Web.

To use SupportPlus, you need:

Whether or not you are a registered SupportPlus user:

You may use Sybase's Technical Documents. Certification Reports are among the features documented at this site.

Other sources of information

Use the Sybase Technical Library CD and the Technical Library Product Manuals web site to learn more about your product:

Sybase certifications on the web

Technical documentation at the Sybase web site is updated frequently.

For the latest information on product certifications and/or the EBF Rollups:

Point your web browser to: Technical Documents .

In the Browse section, click on What's Hot.

Select links to Certification Reports and EBF Rollups, as well as links to Technical Newsletters, online manuals, and so on.

If you are a registered SupportPlus user:

Point your web browser to: Technical Documents .

In the Browse section, click on What's Hot.

Click on EBF Rollups.

You can research EBFs using Technical Documents, and you can download EBFs using Electronic Software Distribution (ESD).

Follow the instructions associated with the SupportPlusSM Online Services entries.

If you are not a registered SupportPlus user, and you want to become one:

You can register by following the instructions on the Web.

To use SupportPlus, you need:

A Web browser that supports the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), such as Netscape Navigator 1.2 or later

An active support license

A named technical support contact

Your user ID and password

Whether or not you are a registered SupportPlus user:

You may use Sybase's Technical Documents. Certification Reports are among the features documented at this site.

Point your web browser to:Technical Documents

In the Browse section, click on What's Hot.

Click on the topic that interests you.

Server Administration Guide [Table of Contents] Chapter 1 Introduction