This manual covers the following topics:
starting and terminating the Data Base Handler (DBH)
the DBH start statements and options, by means of which you parameterize the DBH when starting the session
starting, parameterizing and terminating the SESDCN distribution component
the options available for administering the DBH and the SESDCN distribution component during the session
the utilities available for database operation
error recovery
Where the linked-in DBH differs from the independent DBH, the differences are described at the appropriate points in the text.
In addition to the parts describing database operation, the manual also contains important alphabetically arranged reference sections:
chapter 3 contains all the DBH start statements and options,
chapter 4 contains all the SESDCN control statements,
chapter 5 contains all the administration statements for the DBH and SESDCN.
All the SESAM/SQL messages, including those that concern database operation, are described in the “ Messages” manual.