Introduction to the Basic Concepts of the Enterprise Database Server

A database management system is a specialized system software package used to describe a database and maintain relationships between the various data elements in the database. Like all database management systems, the Enterprise Database Server introduces new terminology and file management concepts. This section describes the basic concepts and components of the Enterprise Database Server for ClearPath MCP.

In this document, the term ClearPath MCP servers includes ClearPath Libra and FS servers.

Purpose

This manual documents how to use the Data and Structure Definition Language (DASDL) to create and update an Enterprise Database Server database.

This manual documents the features of the Enterprise Database Server for ClearPath. It includes the features for scalability, capacity, and availability in addition to the traditional features. An XE icon in the left margin designates an explanation for one of these features.

For information about Enterprise Database for ClearPath MCP capabilities, refer to the

Enterprise Database Server for ClearPath MCP Getting Started and Installation Guide.

Audience

The audience for this manual consists of database administrators and programmers who describe databases and determine the criteria for database integrity and security.

Prerequisites

Anyone using this manual should be familiar with basic Enterprise Database Server concepts, which are explained in the Enterprise Database Server for ClearPath MCP Getting Started and Installation Guide and in the Enterprise Database Server for ClearPath MCP Utilities Operations Guide.