Verifying Database Engine is Running

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To verify that the Pervasive PSQL server engine is running, see the procedure for your platform:

Windows

Linux

NetWare

Windows

You can use the Services function of the Windows control panel.

Using the Control Panel to Check Pervasive Services on Windows Servers:

At the operating system, click Start 4 Settings 4 Control Panel.

Double-click Administrative Tools, then double-click Services.

Scroll the list of services until you reach the following services.

Pervasive.SQL (transactional)

Pervasive.SQL (relational)

Both of these services must be started if Pervasive PSQL v9 Service Pack 2 is to function correctly.

The Status column displays whether or not the service is currently running. The Startup column indicates whether the service is set to automatically start on system startup or start manually.

Figure 19-1 Displaying the Services Status

If a service is not started, right-click on it then click Start.

Linux

You can verify that the engine (mkded) is running with the Linux ps utility:

Type the following at a command line:

ps -e | egrep `mkded'

To start the Pervasive PSQL services in Linux:

Enter the following at the command line under the root user account:

etc/rc.d/init.d/psql start

NetWare

You can verify that both engines are running by issuing the same commands that start the engines. NetWare will notify you that they are already loaded.

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