Welcome to the Documentation Library for Pervasive PSQL v11 SP3
The library is divided into three areas: general reference, advanced reference, and developer reference.
General Reference
The general reference content is intended for all levels of users and cover such topics as using the database management system, configuring settings, and performing tasks with the Pervasive PSQL utilities.
Book
Description
What's New in Pervasive PSQL
Documents the additions and updates to the current version of Pervasive PSQL
Getting Started with Pervasive PSQL
Documents installation of the Pervasive PSQL database engine, client, and initial configuration
Pervasive PSQL User's Guide
Documents Pervasive PSQL utilities and common tasks
Status Codes and Messages
Documents the status codes and messages returned by the Pervasive PSQL components
Advanced Reference
The advanced reference content is intended for users with strong technical backgrounds in data processing and related disciplines. This content allows users who are already familiar with Pervasive PSQL to gain more in-depth information on how to use the product. Specialized tools, such as DDF Builder, and specialized infrastructures, such as hypervisor environments, are discussed in this section.
Book
Description
Advanced Operations Guide
Documents database and maintenance procedures for more experienced users
DDF Builder User's Guide
Explains the utility used to view, create, and change Pervasive PSQL data dictionary files (DDFs)
Pervasive PSQL Vx Server Product Guide
Documents how to install, configure, and run Pervasive PSQL Vx Server for use with hypervisor products.
Developer Reference
These reference books are intended for application developers and other advanced users. The content enables developers to create applications using either the Btrive (transactional) interface, the relational interface, or a combination of the two. In addition, some access method such as Delphi and C++ Builder and OLE DB provide API sets for both interfaces.
Overview of Programming Methods
Book
Description
Pervasive PSQL Programmer's Guide
Explains the Btrieve (transactional) and relational interfaces from an application development perspective
Administrative Methods
Book
Description
Distributed Tuning Interface (DTI) Guide
Explains interface for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics of Pervasive PSQL components
Distributed Tuning Object (DTO) Guide
Explains the COM wrapper for DTI
Installation Toolkit Handbook
Explains how to integrate a Pervasive product installation with another application installation
Database Access Methods
Access Method
Document
Description
Btrieve API
Btrieve API Guide
Explains how to use the Btrieve application programming interface for transactional applications
SQL and ODBC
SQL Engine Reference
Documents Pervasive PSQL SQL syntax and ODBC API conformance
ADO.NET
Data Provider for .NET Reference
Explains how to use ADO.NET with Pervasive PSQL
Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
JDBC Driver Guide
Explains how to use JDBC with Pervasive PSQL
Java Persistence API (JPA)
JPA Overview
Explains how to use Pervasive PSQL as an EclipseLink JPA platform
Java
Java Class Library Guide
Explains the classes for the Pervasive Java interface.
Delphi and C++ Builder (PDAC)
Pervasive Direct Access Components (PDAC) Guide
Explains the set of components that allow direct access to Pervasive data from the Delphi and C++ Builder environments
OLE DB
OLE DB Provider Guide
Explains Pervasive PSQL's implementation of the OLEDB Provider Specification, including ADO
ActiveX
ActiveX Control's Guide
Explains the set of custom controls that enable ActiveX environments to access Pervasive data
Third-party Methods and Solutions
For Pervasive developer-related white papers, sample code, components, and up-to-date news, see the Pervasive PSQL Web site at
http://www.pervasivedb.com
.
Contacting Pervasive
Also visit the Pervasive PSQL Web site for Pervasive PSQL support information, company contact information, and if you have product questions or comments to post on the Community Forum.
Call 1-800-BTRIEVE or 1-512-231-6000
or write to:
Pervasive Software Inc.
12365 Riata Trace Parkway
Building B
Austin, TX 78727 USA
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