This manual contains basic information about ALLBASE/SQL as
well as in-depth information about ALLBASE/SQL data types and statements.
The first three chapters are for all readers, including new users
of ALLBASE/SQL. The remaining chapters are for experienced SQL users
and SQL application programmers. The titles of the chapters are as
follows:
Chapter 1 “Introduction” presents
the components of ALLBASE/SQL and introduces fundamental ALLBASE/SQL
concepts and terms.
Chapter 3 “SQL Queries” presents a full treatment
of queries, including the use of subqueries, UNION, and special
predicates.
The appendixes contain additional reference information as
follows:
contains an alphabetical summary
of all ALLBASE/SQL statements and other elements of syntax.
contains an alphabetical summary of all ALLBASE/ISQL
commands.
describes the sample DBEnvironment, PartsDBE, which
is supplied with the product. An explanation is provided of how
to install, and set up a copy of PartsDBE for practice use.
contains information about ALLBASE/SQL FIPS 127.1
compliance.
Most of the examples in this manual are based on the tables,
views, and other objects in the sample DBEnvironment PartsDBE. For
complete information about PartsDBE, refer to appendix C.
