22.1.6 Simple installation procedure

To install a HiRDB single server, use the following simple installation procedure:

  1. Setting a HiRDB environment
    Setting up an environment on the OS prior to HiRDB system construction is explained in 22.2 Setting a HiRDB environment.
  2. Using the system generator to construct a HiRDB system
    The procedure for using the system generator to construct a HiRDB system interactively is explained in 22.3 Using the system generator to construct a HiRDB system.
  3. Extending database facilities by registering a plug-in into HiRDB
    The procedure for setting up and registering the HiRDB Text Search Plug-in that enables high-speed retrievals from SGML documents is explained in 22.4 Registering a plug-in into HiRDB (to extend database facilities). After performing step 2 previously, use the system generator to register this plug-in into HiRDB.
  4. Defining a table and index
    Definition of a table for storing the SGML document data and creation of the sample database, as well as definition of an index that is necessary for data retrieval, are explained in 22.5 Defining a table and index.
  5. Storing SGML documents in the table
    Storing the SGML statements in the table defined in step 4 and creation of the manual database are explained in 22.6 Storing SGML documents in the table.
  6. Making retrievals from SGML documents
    Using the registered plug-in to execute a simple data retrieval from SGML documents is explained in 22.7 Making retrievals from the SGML documents.