The iSeries™ server provides both SQL and system methods for altering and managing the database objects you create. These links show you how to work with library, table, view, journal, alias, and index objects.
There are several methods available for working with database objects. You can use the iSeries Navigator interface, SQL methods, or the traditional file interface. The following table shows the available options for each task. Click the appropriate “X” for more information about performing the task.
The iSeries Navigator tasks are documented in the Online help. For more information about accessing iSeries Navigator objects and using Online help, see iSeries Navigator database tasks.
| Task | iSeries Navigator | SQL | Traditional file interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display table (file) attributes (catalog) | X | X | X |
| Drop database objects | X | X | X |
| Change schema (library) list | X | X | |
| Add a column to a table | X | X | X |
| Add or alter an identity column | X | X | |
| Change a table (file) definition | X | X | X |
| Copy a table (file) | X | X | |
| Copy column definitions | X | ||
| Display contents of tables (files) and views | X | X | X |
| Display locked rows (records) | X | X | |
| Edit table (file) data | X | X | X |
| Move a table (file) | X | X | |
| Reorganize a table (file) | X | X | |
| Altering a sequence | X | X |