This chapter explains conceptual information about databases, how to create a database, and how to set properties on one.

This chapter provides a brief introduction to the basic concepts and procedures involved with the job of maintaining a database.

This chapter explains in some detail the major components that make up Pervasive PSQL and some of their unique features.

This chapter explains how to use access the configuration properties and how to tune database engine performance.

This chapter provides detailed information about all of the available configuration options for engines, 32-bit clients, and 16-bit clients.

This chapter explains how to setup referential integrity rules to enforce the internal consistency of related data.

This chapter explains Btrieve security and SQL security and how the two schemes interact.

This chapter describes how to develop a regular backup procedure to ensure your data is protected, and how to restore from backup if necessary.

This chapter describes how Pervasive PSQL works with cluster services and SFT III for NetWare.

This chapter provides technical details and advanced procedures regarding the Workgroup engine.

This chapter explains how to use the graphical utility named Monitor to view users connected to a database, file usage information, and resource usage information.

This chapter explains how to use the utility named Function Executor to perform individual Btrieve operations.

This chapter covers the graphical utility named Maintenance and the variety of functions it provides.

This chapter covers the graphical utility named Rebuild and its functions, such as upgrading the file format version of a Btrieve file.

This appendix covers how to use description files to archive information about Btrieve data files you have created.