About This Manual#
This manual discusses how to configure and use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols within Altibase.
Audience#
This manual has been prepared for the following Altibase users:
- Database administrators
- Performance administrators
- Database users
- Application developers
- Technical Supporters
It is recommended for those reading this manual possess the following background knowledge:
- Basic knowledge in the use of computers, operating systems, and operating system utilities
- Experience in using relational database and an understanding of database concepts
- Computer programming experience
- Experience in database server management, operating system management, or network administration
Organization#
This manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Altibase SSL/TLS
This chapter describes the concepts and features of Altibase SSL/TLS. -
Chapter 2: Installing and Starting SSL in Altibase
This chapter describes the software requirements and installation method for using SSL in Altibase. -
Chapter 3: Managing SSL Connections
This chapter describes the management methods, such as monitoring when using SSL function, and enhancing communication security for users. -
Appendix A: Altibase SSL Sample
Documentation Convention#
This section describes the convention used in this manual. Understanding this convention will make it easier to find information in this manual and in the other manuals in the series.
This convention described here is as follow:
- Sample Code Convention
Sample Code Conventions#
The code examples explain SQL statements, stored procedures, iSQL statements, and other command line syntax.
The following table describes the printing conventions used in the code examples.
Rules | Meaning | <Example> |
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[ ] | Indicates an optional item | VARCHAR [(size)] [[FIXED |] VARIABLE] |
{ } | Indicates a mandatory field for which one or more items must be selected. | { ENABLE | DISABLE | COMPILE } |
| | A delimiter between optional or mandatory arguments. | { ENABLE | DISABLE | COMPILE } [ ENABLE | DISABLE | COMPILE ] |
. . . | Indicates that the previous argument is repeated, or that sample code has been omitted. | iSQL> SELECT e_lastname FROM employees; E_LASTNAME ------------------------ Moon Davenport Kobain . . . 20 rows selected. |
Other Symbols | Symbols other than those shown above are part of the actual code. | EXEC :p1 := 1; acc NUMBER(11,2) |
Italics | Statement elements in italics indicate variables and special values specified by the user. | SELECT * FROM table_name; CONNECT userID/password; |
Lower case words | Indicate program elements set by the user, such as table names, column names, file names, etc. | SELECT ename FROM employee; |
Upper case words | Keywords and all elements provided by the system appear in upper case. | DESC SYSTEM.SYS_INDICES; |
Related Documentations#
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Administrator's Manual
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General Reference
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SQL Reference
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iSQL User's Manual
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Error Message Reference
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