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 method | Overview | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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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. |
Batch files (SPsetup.bat) #3 | Execute 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. |