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This book describes how to start using HP IMAGE/SQL.

HP IMAGE/SQL is offered on HP 3000 computers using the MPE/iX operating system. MPE/iX, Multiprogramming Executive with Integrated POSIX, is the latest in a series of forward-compatible operating systems for the HP 3000 line of computers. MPE/iX is a superset of MPE XL. All programs written for MPE XL will run without change under MPE/iX.

NOTE: Hereafter in this manual, HP IMAGE/SQL will be referred to as IMAGE/SQL.

The following briefly describes each chapter in this manual:

Chapter 1

Introducing IMAGE/SQL

Introduces IMAGE/SQL.

Chapter 2

Basic Concepts

Presents basic ideas, tasks, and concepts.

Chapter 3

Moving From TurboIMAGE/XL to IMAGE/SQL

For the user coming from the world of TurboIMAGE/XL to IMAGE/SQL, describes comparative terminology and discusses steps to using IMAGE/SQL.

Chapter 4

A Database Example

Presents a simple database example.

Chapter 5

IMAGE/SQL Tasks

Shows these IMAGE/SQL tasks: setting up a database with ISQL, configuring a DBEnvironment, attaching a database, detaching a database, restructuring a database, and restoring an IMAGE/SQL environment.

Chapter 6

Practicing with IMAGE/SQL Using MusicDBE

Details the steps for creating a TurboIMAGE/XL database and setting up MusicDBE, the IMAGE/SQL sample DBEnvironment.

Appendix A

Tools For IMAGE/SQL

Lists a selection of available tools.

Glossary

Glossary of IMAGE/SQL Terms

Gives basic definitions of terms.

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