This documentation covers installation and upgrading of the Zen database system. Zen is a complete database management system, providing the best of both worlds. It combines a MicroKernel Engine designed for high-performance data handling and improved programming productivity with an embeddable and scalable relational engine.

This guide also contains information about common installation issues, general network protocol information, and Zen optional features.

For information on using Zen utilities, see Zen User’s Guide. For information about customizing the configuration of the Zen database engine beyond the default setup, see Advanced Operations Guide.