1.1.2 Setting up a HiRDB environment

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

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 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 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.#1The HiRDB system construction is limited to the range of configurations that can be set up using the simple setup tool.
Commands#2Use 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.
Batch files (SPsetup.bat) #3Execute a batch file to set up the HiRDB environment.
For details about how to use the batch file, see Appendix D. Setting Up an Environment Using a Batch File.
Easier than using commands to set up the HiRDB environment. Use of the batch file 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 settings in the batch file.
#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.
For details about how to perform a simple installation, see Chapter 22. Sample Files. For details about how to install a HiRDB/Single Server, see the HiRDB First Step Guide.
#3
The batch file method can be used only for installing a HiRDB/Single Server. For details about environment setup for the HiRDB/Parallel Server, see %PDDIR%\HiRDEF\readme.txt.
Note
  • With the simple setup tool method, a plug-in environment cannot be set up.
  • With the batch file method, the HiRDB environment settings are configured automatically. Once setup is complete, the HiRDB administrator can modify these settings to achieve an environment better suited to his or her needs.