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

• The simple setup tool
• Commands
  

  Hint

  If you are setting up a HiRDB environment for the first time, we recommend that you use the simple setup tool.

The following table lists the advantages and disadvantages of each environment setup method.

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

Setup method	Overview	Advantages	Disadvantages
Simple setup tool	Enter 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 Chapter 3. Setting Up an Environment Using the Simple Setup Tool.	Easier than using other methods to set up the HiRDB environment. If you use the simple setup tool to perform a standard setup or wizard setup, you can set up a test environment. You can also use it to change existing system definition settings.#1	The HiRDB system construction is limited to the range of configurations that can be set up using the simple setup tool.
Commands#2	Use HiRDB commands to set up the HiRDB environment. For details about how to use commands, see Chapter 4. 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.

#1

The values generated by the simple setup tool are based on a HiRDB test environment. When you apply values to an actual environment, determine appropriate values and specify them instead of using the values generated by the simple setup tool.

#2

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.

Note

With the simple setup tool method, a plug-in environment cannot be set up.