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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information on installing, configuring,
executing, and monitoring the Btrieve record management
system with the NetWare v3.11 operating system. Btrieve is a
complete key-indexed record management system designed for
high-performance data handling and improved programming
productivity.
Novell would appreciate your comments and suggestions
about this manual. Once you have become familiar with
the manual, please complete the User Comments form.
You may respond by fax or mail.
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual provides information for systems
administrators who are responsible for maintaining
Btrieve databases on a network. This manual is also
useful to programmers, systems developers, and systems
integrators who are using Btrieve to develop
applications and NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs¬) for
the NetWare operating environment.
Organization
Chapter 1 Introduction to Btrieve
This chapter discusses Btrieve's client-server design,
features, and v6.x enhancements.
Chapter 2 Btrieve Architecture
This chapter describes the components of Btrieve and
how Btrieve works with server and workstation
applications. It also provides diagrams that
illustrate how different applications use different
Btrieve components.
Chapter 3 Installing and Configuring Btrieve
This chapter describes installing, configuring,
loading, and unloading Btrieve from the server console
and from the workstation. It also discusses
rebuilding existing Btrieve files to take advantage of
Btrieve v6.x features. The chapter concludes with a
discussion of using Btrieve with the NetWare Runtime
serialized NetWare operating system.
Chapter 4 Configuring and Using the Requesters
This chapter provides configuration options and
instructions for loading and unloading the Btrieve
Requester in the DOS, OS/2, and Windows environments.
Chapter 5 Using Btrieve Utilities
This chapter describes the utilities available to
monitor and maintain your database, either from the
server console or from workstations on the network.
Appendix A Description Files
This appendix explains the rules for creating
description files, provides a description file
example, and describes the individual description file
elements.
Appendix B Status Codes and Messages
This appendix lists and explains the Btrieve status
codes and messages you may encounter while loading or
running Btrieve applications.
Appendix C Glossary
Index
Notational Conventions
This manual uses the conventions
described in the following sections to present
information.
Icons
A Note points out an item that may be of interest but
is not vital to the operation of the product.
A Suggestion denotes a hint, a tip, or other
information that may be helpful but is not critical.
An Important denotes important information that you
should read.
Typography
Unless otherwise noted, command syntax, code, and code
examples use the following conventions:
Case Commands and reserved words typically appear
in upper case letters. Unless the manual states
otherwise, you can enter these items using uppercase,
lowercase, or both. For example, you can type MYPROG,
myprog, or MYprog.
[ ] Square brackets enclose optional information,
as in [logName]. If information is not enclosed in
square brackets, it is required
| A vertical bar indicates an either-or choice
of information to enter, as in [filename | @filename]
< > Angle brackets enclose multiple choices for a
required item, as in <filename | @filename>.
variable Words appearing in italics are variables that
you must replace with appropriate values, as in
filename.
. . . An ellipsis following information indicates
you can repeat the information more than one time, as
in [parameter . . . ].
Associated Documents
This manual explains how to install Btrieve and use
the Btrieve utilities in a NetWare environment. For
information about developing Btrieve applications,
refer to the Btrieve Programmer's Manual (available
only as part of the Btrieve Developer's Kit).
Registering Your Product
You are important to us, and it's important for us to
know who our customers are. Registering your Novell
database product enables us to provide you with better
service and important notifications about your
product. Please take a moment to complete the
pre-addressed NetWare Product Registration Card
included with this product and return it to us. If
you need to contact us by mail, telephone, or fax,
refer to "Contacting Novell."
Where to Get Help
Novell offers support through a wide range of
programs. This section lists sources of help that are
available for the Novell Database Products line.
Telephone Technical Support
Novell's telephone technical support program provides
helpful information about getting the best results
from your Novell product. Refer to "Contacting
Novell" for information about contacting Novell for
technical support. If you are contacting Novell for a
follow-up on a previous technical support issue,
please be ready to provide your open call reference
number.
International Technical Support
International customers may find the Direct Connect SM
Fax International program useful. This program
provides priority handling of fax support, which
allows international customers to obtain technical
support without worrying about high telephone costs
and time zone differences. Novell encourages
customers who reside outside the continental United
States and Canada to contact their local Novell office
or Novell authorized reseller for more information
about international support options. The table
provides the fax number for international technical
support.
Education and Training
You can contact the Novell Education department for
information about specific courses and training
available for users of Novell products.
Product Information
The Developer Relations group at Novell Austin
can provide information about Novell Database
Products, technical support programs, and the Novell
Professional Developers' Program. You can request
detailed product information from the automated fax
system or speak to a trained technician about product
announcements, pricing, compatibility, services, and
developer issues.
Professional Developers' Program
The Novell Professional Developers' Program provides
programming tools and development support for
developers who wish to take advantage of the features
of Novell's software on any of the available platforms
(NetWare operating system, communications, or
database). By enrolling in this program, developers
gain access to the latest programming tools. For
information about enrolling, contact Novell Developer
Relations.
CompuServe Forum
You can find information about Novell Database
Products under the NetWireSM section on CompuServe.
NetWire provides 24-hour-a-day electronic information
services. You can obtain the most recent online
technical notes, problem reports and fixes, product
news, and other helpful information. You can also
post technical questions and receive answers from our
technical support staff.If you already have a
CompuServe account, type go novell to access the
NetWire section. For information about subscribing to
CompuServe, contact CompuServe, Inc., at 1-800-848-8199
(or 1-614-457-0802 in Ohio or outside the U.S. and
Canada).
Contacting Novell
Novell has established a comprehensive services
strategy to support all network users and
systems -- small or large, domestic or international.
We welcome hearing from you. The mailing address for
Novell Austin is as follows:
Novell, Inc.
5918 West Courtyard Drive
Austin, Texas 78730-5036
To contact us by telephone or fax, refer to the
following table for the appropriate number.
For Telephone
Technical
Support, International
Technical Support,
Developer Relations,
or Product Information* 1-800-NETWARE
(1-800-638-9273)
or 1-801-429-5588
outside the U.S.
Fax: 1-512-794-1775
Education
Information 1-800-233-EDUC
(1-800-233-3382)
or 1-801-429-5508
outside the U.S.
Fax: 1-801-429-3900
General
Inquiries 1-512-346-8380
Fax: 1-512-345-7478
* International customers can contact their local
reseller for Novell Database Products information and
their local Novell office for information about the
Professional Developers' Program.