Manage an iSeries distributed relational database

Managing a distributed relational database on the iSeries™ server requires broad knowledge of the resources and tools within the i5/OS™ licensed program.

This topic collection provides an overview of the various functions available with the operating system that can help you administer a distributed relational database on the iSeries server. This topic explains distributed relational database functions and tasks in a network of iSeries servers (a like environment). Differences between iSeries distributed relational database functions in a like and unlike environment are presented only in a general discussion in this topic.

A properly implemented distributed relational database makes it easy to access a database on a remote server, process a database file without knowing where it resides, and move parts of a database to another server without requiring changes to the application programs.

To effectively implement your distributed relational database, you should be familiar with the requirements in the following key areas:

The Planning and design topic discusses some important considerations when planning for and designing a distributed database.
The Security topic provides information about the security considerations for an iSeries distributed relational database, including communications and DRDA^® access to remote relational databases.
The Configuring topic provides information about ways to enter data into a distributed database, along with a discussion of subsystems and relational database directories on the iSeries server.
The Manage a distributed relational database topic discusses ways that you can administer the distributed relational database work being done across a network.
The Data availability and protection topic discusses tools and techniques to protect programs and data on an iSeries server and reduce recovery time in the event of a problem. It also provides information about alternatives that ensure your network users have access to the relational databases and tables across the network when it is needed.
The Performance topic discusses ways to improve on the design of your network, the system, and your database.

If you want more information about another IBM^® system that supports DRDA, see the information provided with that system or the books listed in Distributed relational database library and Other IBM distributed relational database platform libraries in Related information.