The following table shows reference sites in this manual that explain different approaches to using the DataServer for MS SQL Server.

Table 1. How to use this manual
If you are . . . Refer to this information . . .
New to the DataServer for MS SQL Server Initial Programming Considerations

Configuring the DataServer

Connecting the DataServer

The DataServer Tutorial
Migrating an OpenEdge database to a MS SQL Server data source Running the OpenEdge DB to MS SQL Server utility

Initial Programming Considerations

Configuring the DataServer

Connecting the DataServer
Upgrading from an earlier version of MS SQL Server Migration Issues

Configuring the DataServer

The following table lists manuals from the OpenEdge documentation set that contain useful information on different aspects of DataServer usage.

Table 2. DataServer-related topics
Topic OpenEdge manuals
Starting and setting up OpenEdge products Install OpenEdge
Using the Data Dictionary OpenEdge Database Tools
Defining security for an OpenEdge database Manage the OpenEdge Database
Writing applications in ABL Develop ABL Applications