Nonstop Database, HiRDB Version 9 Description
Hitachi provides the following tools designed to assist you in setting up a HiRDB environment.
For normal cases, use the simple setup tool to set up a HiRDB environment.
The table below shows the advantages and disadvantages of the various environment setup methods. For details about each of these setup methods, see the HiRDB Version 9 Installation and Design Guide.
Table 6-1 Advantages and disadvantages of the environment setup methods
Environment setup method | Overview | Advantage | Disadvantage |
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Simple setup tool | You enter HiRDB environment setup information as instructed on windows that are displayed. The HiRDB environment is then set up based on the information you provide. | This is the easiest method to use to set up a HiRDB environment. The simple setup tool assures you of being able to start HiRDB operations. It also allows you to change values already specified in the system definition. | There is a limited range of HiRDB system configurations that can be set up with the simple setup tool. |
Commands#1 | You use HiRDB commands to set up a HiRDB environment. | This method gives you complete flexibility to set up a HiRDB system configuration in any way you wish. | A certain amount of knowledge of HiRDB is required in order to use this method. Basically, an understanding of the facilities and settings described in this manual is required. This environment setup method is more difficult than the other methods. |
Batch file (SPsetup.bat) (Windows edition only)#2 | You execute a batch file to set up a HiRDB environment. | This is an easier method for setting up a HiRDB environment than the commands method. | There is a limited range of HiRDB system configurations that can be set up with a batch file. |
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