Managing an i5/OS distributed relational database
Managing a distributed relational database on the i5/OS® operating system requires broad knowledge of i5/OS resources and tools.
This topic collection provides an overview of the various functions available with the operating system that can help you administer an i5/OS distributed relational database. This topic explains distributed relational database functions and tasks in a network of System i™ products (a like environment). Differences between i5/OS distributed relational database functions in a like and unlike environment are presented only in a general discussion in this topic.
A properly implemented distributed relational database makes it easy to access a database on a remote system, process a database file without knowing where it resides, and move parts of a database to another system without requiring changes to the application programs.
To effectively implement your distributed relational database, you should be familiar with the requirements in the following key areas:
- The Planning and design topic discusses some important considerations when planning for and designing a distributed database.
- The Security topic provides information about the security considerations for an i5/OS distributed relational database, including communications and DRDA® access to remote relational databases.
- The Initial setup topic provides information about ways to enter data into a distributed database, along with a discussion of subsystems and i5/OS relational database directories.
- The Administration topic discusses ways in which you can administer the distributed relational database work being done across a network.
- The Data availability and protection topic discusses tools and techniques to protect programs and data on i5/OS and reduce recovery time in the event of a problem. It also provides information about alternatives that ensure your network users have access to the relational databases and tables across the network when it is needed.
- The Performance topic discusses ways to improve on the design of your network, the system, and your database.
If you want more information about another IBM® system that supports DRDA, see the information provided with that system or the books listed in Distributed relational database library and Other IBM distributed relational database platform libraries in Related information.
Parent topic:
Introduction to distributed database programming
Related concepts
Administration
Data availability and protection
Initial setup
Performance
Planning and design
Security
User FAQs
Related reference
Distributed relational database library
Other IBM distributed relational database platform libraries
Related information for distributed database programming