1.1.2 Setting up a HiRDB environment

The HiRDB administrator uses one of the following methods to set up a HiRDB environment:

Table 1-1 shows the advantages and disadvantages of each environment setup method.

Table 1-1 Advantages and disadvantages of each environment setup method

Setup methodOverviewAdvantagesDisadvantages
Simple setup toolEnter the HiRDB environment setup data according to the displayed windows. The HiRDB environment is set up based on the entered data.
For details about how to use the simple setup tool, see 3. Setting Up an Environment Using the Simple Setup Tool.
Easier than using other methods to set up the HiRDB environment. The simple setup tool allows you to start using HiRDB immediately. You can also use it to change existing system definition settings.The HiRDB system construction is limited to the range of configurations that can be set up using the simple setup tool.
System generator (pdgen)Enter the HiRDB environment setup data in an interactive manner. The HiRDB environment is set up based on the entered data.
For details about how to use the system generator, see 4. Setting Up an Environment Using the System Generator.
Easier than using commands to set up the HiRDB environment. The system generator allows you to start using HiRDB immediately.The HiRDB system construction is limited to the range of configurations that can be set up using the system generator.
Commands#Use HiRDB commands to set up the HiRDB environment.
For details about how to use commands, see 5. Setting Up an Environment Using Commands.
HiRDB commands allow you to tailor the HiRDB system configuration to your needs.You will require certain knowledge to set up the HiRDB environment. Specifically, you need to understand the facilities and settings described in this manual. In addition, environment setup using commands is more difficult than other methods.
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Try a simple installation before you construct the production system. Using the sample files to execute a series of HiRDB construction procedures on a test system makes it easier to create an actual production system.
For details about how to perform a simple installation, see 22. Simple Installation of a HiRDB/Single Server or 23. Simple Installation of a HiRDB/Parallel Server.
Note
With the simple setup tool method, a plug-in environment cannot be set up.