Chapter 1 Introduction; About Adaptive Server - Sybase Adaptive Server Configuration Manual

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About Adaptive Server

Configuration Guide
Introduction
Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise for UNIX is a full-featured Adaptive
Server that runs on the following platforms:
• HP-UX
• IBM AIX
• Sun Solaris
• Linux 32-bit
The instructions in this book assume that Adaptive Server is
Note
installed and running. For information about installing and starting
Adaptive Server, as well as for an overview of Adaptive Server, see the
Adaptive Server Installation Guide for your platform.
This chapter provides an overview of how to configure Adaptive Server
and the steps you need to take to customize it for your use.
Topic
About Adaptive Server
System-specific issues
System user roles
Environment variables
Adaptive Server devices and system databases
Client/server communication
Changing Adaptive Server configuration
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Adaptive Server specifications
Adaptive Server performs data management and transaction functions,
independent of client applications and user interface functions.
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