Access
The details below are displayed when an Oracle (7 or 8) database has been selected in the Database manager list of the Create a database window in the Database management tool.
Note: The window is identical for Oracle 7 and Oracle 8 databases.
Data entry
Database
Database name.
This (alphanumerical) name must be unique within the machine's database catalog.
With Adelia, environment names cannot be longer than eight characters, and the "HST" prefix denotes a "buffer" environment. The environment name must be unique within the Adelia catalog.
Mandatory entry.
Service (SID)
SID (Oracle version 7.3 or 8.0) or service name (Oracle version 8.1).
This four-letter name uniquely identifies the services associated with the database on the machine.
Mandatory entry.
Note: We recommend leaving the tool to define the service name (SID) automatically, by checking the relevant box.
Directory
Directory in which the database files are to be created.
Enter the full path or click the "…" button to display a Windows system dialog box that lets you select a directory.
Mandatory entry.
Password
Database password (Internal users).
If necessary, the password can be changed for security reasons.
Mandatory entry.
Check boxes
Auto
Checked |
The service name (SID) will be defined automatically. |
Buttons
…
This button opens a Windows system box that lets you select a directory.