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• upgrade the VLDB options to be used for a particular database type
For instructions on completing one of the above tasks, refer to the following How
do I...? topics:
• Database Instances
• Database Connections
• Database Logins
• Job Prioritizations
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Before you begin using the Database Instance Editor, you should:
• understand ODBC and related concepts such as DSNs, database drivers, and
driver execution modes
• be familiar with database connections and database logins
• know what, if any, database table prefixes are required for your databases
• understand job prioritizations and how they apply to your system
• understand VLDB properties
• have system administration privileges
For more information on the above topics, refer to the following topics:
• Database connectivity
• Appendix C: VLDB properties
Database Instance Editor layout
The Database Instance Editor has the following tabs:
• General
• Advanced
• Job Prioritization
Database Instance Editor: General tab
The General tab allows you to:
• specify the database instance name
• specify the type of database to which the database instance refers
• upgrade database type and VLDB properties
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