OpenEdge Data Management: DataServer for Microsoft SQL Server

Before you begin
Preface
Before attempting to use the MS SQL Server DataServer, first read the programming
guidelines in Chapter 2, “Initial Programming Considerations.” Also, be sure to follow
the step-by-step instructions in Chapter 5, “Configuring the DataServer,” and Chapter
6, “Connecting the DataServer,” for installing, configuring, and connecting to a data
source.
See the “Documentation resources” section on page 1–54 for additional information.
Typographical conventions
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Convention Description
Bold Bold typeface indicates commands or characters the user
types, provides emphasis, or the names of user interface
elements.
Italic Italic typeface indicates the title of a document, or signifies
new terms.
SMALL, BOLD
CAPITAL LETTERS
Small, bold capital letters indicate OpenEdge key functions
and generic keyboard keys; for example, GET and CTRL.
KEY1+KEY2 A plus sign between key names indicates a simultaneous
key sequence: you press and hold down the first key while
pressing the second key. For example, CTRL+X.
KEY1 KEY2 A space between key names indicates a sequential key
sequence: you press and release the first key, then press
another key. For example, ESCAPE H.
Syntax:
Fixed width A fixed-width font is used in syntax statements, code
examples, system output, and filenames.
Fixed-width
italics
Fixed-width italics indicate variables in syntax statements.
Fixed-width bold Fixed-width bold indicates variables with special emphasis.
UPPERCASE
fixed width
Uppercase words are ABL keywords. Although these are
always shown in uppercase, you can type them in either
uppercase or lowercase in a procedure.
This icon (three arrows) introduces a multi-step procedure.
This icon (one arrow) introduces a single-step procedure.
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