You can start and connect a DataServer using the following methods:

• OpenEdge Management or OpenEdge Explorer (in Windows and UNIX platforms)
• Mergeprop utilities (command-line alternative to OpenEdge Management or OpenEdge Explorer)
• OpenEdge Management or OpenEdge Explorer Command line utilities (MSSMAN and MSSCONFIG)
• Command line statements (_probrkr.exe)

This chapter describes how to connect the DataServer using these methods.