JP1/Software Distribution uses a database to manage the various types of information, such as system information, software information, and user inventory information.

JP1/Software Distribution supports the following relational databases:

• Embedded RDB
  This relational database is embedded in JP1/Software Distribution Manager. You can install this database when you install JP1/Software Distribution Manager, which eliminates the need to provide a separate relational database.
  
• Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
  You can use Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle as the relational database.
  

You select the relational database you will use when you install JP1/Software Distribution Manager.

You use Database Manager, which is a JP1/Software Distribution Manager component, to create and maintain your relational database.

For details about setup of a relational database, see 7. Setting Up a Relational Database in the Setup Guide.