About This Manual
About This Manual
This manual contains information about Pervasive DataExchange. It is intended to help you design, activate, and replicate databases, and to configure and troubleshoot replication.
The manual focuses on DataExchange replication concepts, supported by discussions that include step-by-step instructions for using the features of the product.
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual provides information for users who design databases for replication, implement the design, replicate data, and monitor and maintain replication schedules.
Pervasive Software would appreciate your comments and suggestions about this manual. As a user of our documentation, you are in a unique position to provide ideas that can have a direct impact on future releases of this and other manuals. If you have comments or suggestions for the product documentation, post your request at http://www.pervasive.com/devtalk.
Manual Organization
This manual is divided into the following parts.
Pervasive DataExchange
*
Chapter 1—Introducing Pervasive DataExchange
This chapter provides an introduction to Pervasive DataExchange and an overview of the utilities and DataExchange documentation.
*
Chapter 2—Pervasive DataExchange Basics
This chapter discusses the basic concepts needed in order to work with Pervasive DataExchange.
*
Chapter 3—Using Pervasive DataExchange
This chapter discusses the day-to-day operations you can perform with Pervasive DataExchange.
Real-Time Backup Edition
*
Chapter 4—Real-Time Backup Deployment Models
This chapter offers sample deployment models for using the Pervasive DataExchange Real-Time Backup Edition. It also includes information on recovering your data in the event of a system failure or data loss.
Data Synchronization Edition
*
Chapter 5—Data Synchronization Deployment Models
This chapter provides sample deployment models for using the Pervasive DataExchange Data Synchronization Edition. Deployments using DXDeploy are included.
*
Chapter 6—Example Database Design for Data Synchronization
This chapter explains how to design a database for the Data Synchronization Edition using the sample database, Tracker.
DataExchange Tools and Utilities
*
Chapter 7—Using the DataExchange Utilities and Services
This chapter provides a reference for using the Pervasive DataExchange utilities and services.
*
Chapter 8—Using DataExchange Manager
This chapter covers the tasks you can perform in order to administer your replication solutions with the DataExchange Manager.
*
Chapter 9—Using the Replication Progress and Log Viewers
This chapter discusses the tools used for monitoring replication and configuring Pervasive DataExchange replication sessions and properties.
Supplemental Information
*
Appendix A—Basic Troubleshooting
This appendix provides information for troubleshooting and resolving problems.
*
Appendix B—Supported Data Types
This appendix details the data types supported by Pervasive DataExchange and details any known limitations.
*
Appendix C—Reserved Table Names
This appendix details the keywords reserved by DataExchange, system tables created for replication, and the naming convention used to create replication user tables.
*
Appendix D—Advanced Topics
This appendix explains performing a silent installation of DataExchange as an advanced operation.
*
Appendix E—Glossary
This appendix provides a list of terms and definitions for Pervasive DataExchange.
The manual also includes an index.
Conventions
Unless otherwise noted, command syntax, code, and examples use the following conventions:
CASE
Commands and reserved words typically appear in uppercase letters. Unless you are working with Unix or the manual states otherwise, you can enter these items using uppercase, lowercase, or both. For example, you can type MYPROG, myprog, or MYprog.
Bold
Words appearing in bold include the following: menu names, dialog box names, commands, options, buttons, statements, etc.
Monospaced font
Monospaced font is reserved for words you enter, such as command syntax.
[ ]
Square brackets enclose optional information, as in [log_name]. If information is not enclosed in square brackets, it is required.
|
A vertical bar indicates a choice of information to enter, as in [file name | @file name].
< >
Angle brackets enclose multiple choices for a required item, as in /D=<5|6|7>.
variable
Words appearing in italics are variables that you must replace with appropriate values, as in file name.
. . .
An ellipsis following information indicates you can repeat the information more than one time, as in [parameter . . . ].
::=
The symbol ::= means one item is defined in terms of another. For example, a::=b means the item a is defined in terms of b.