This documentation describes the programming interfaces included in the MaxDB database system for the programming of database applications using Perl scripts.
Programming Interface |
Available Module |
Use |
SQL |
DBD::ODBC |
Freely available module Enables SQL queries to be sent by a program to the database and the processing of results Can be used with the MaxDB ODBC Driver on UNIX and Microsoft Windows See also: http://search.cpan.org/dist/DBD-ODBC/ |
Database Manager |
Automation of program actions for creating new database instances and administering existing database instances |
|
Loader |
Automation of program actions for loading and unloading database schemata and data |
This information applies to database systems with Version 7.4 and higher.
To make the best use of this documentation, you require fundamental knowledge of the Perl programming language.
You can download the Perl modules SAP::DBTech::dbm and SAP::DBTech::loader free of charge from the address http://www.mysql.com/downloads/maxdb.html.
Libraries usually exist for other programming languages. These libraries enable the database to be accessed by the MaxDB ODBC driver.
For general information on the MaxDB database system and the database tools Database Manager and Loader, see the documentation Database Administration.