The following describes the modules that can be used by Python programs to access the database system. 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 Python programming language.
You can use the following modules to write Python scripts for the MaxDB database system:
Name of Module |
Use |
sapdb.sql |
Access the data in the database system using Structured Query Language (SQL). |
sapdb.dbm |
Create a new database or administer an existing database |
sapdb.loader |
Load and unload database schemata and data |
You can download the Python modules sapdb.sql, sapdb.dbm and sapdb.loader free of charge from the address http://www.sapdb.org.
For general information on the MaxDB database system and the database tools Database Manager and Loader, see the documentation Database Administration.