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About This Manual#

This manual explains how to use the Altibase Hadoop Connector with Altibase and Hadoop.

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#

The manual is organized as follows:

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Altibase Hadoop Connector
    This chapter introduces the Altibase Hadoop Connector and provides background knowledge.

  • Chapter 2: Installing the Altibase Hadoop Connector
    This chapter explains how to install the Altibase Hadoop Connector and required software.

  • Chapter 3: Functions
    This chapter describes the functionality of the Altibase Hadoop connector with examples.

  • Appendix A. Data Types
    This appendix describes the data types supported by the Altibase Hadoop Connector.


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
[ ] 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;


For more detailed information, please refer to the following documents.

  • Installation Guide

  • Getting Started Guide

  • Administrator's Manual

  • General Reference

  • Error Message Reference


Altibase Welcomes Your Comments and Feedbacks#

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If you find any errors, omissions, or other technical issues in the Altibase manual, please report them through the Customer Service Portal, and we will address them with care. For immediate assistance with technical matters, you may also request support through the Technical Support Portal.

Thank you for your continued interest and valuable feedback.