Configuring and Using the mvBase Server

The mvBase Server contains the MultiValue database and the associated processes and lines by which it is accessed and used. You must start the mvBase Server in order to use mvBase. You may (re)configure the mvBase Server at any time (whenever the Server is stopped), but some reconfigurations require that you perform a subsequent fileload when restarting the Server after reconfiguration. For additional information about daily system maintenance, see Daily System Maintenance.

Configuring the Server

mvBase Server configuration entails:

Authorization (includes the quantity of authorized client connections)
The quantity, size and location of virtual memory storage files
The quantity of MultiValue processes and lines
mvBase tape units, such as physical tape devices, virtual tape files, virtual tape links, and remote floppy devices

Operating the Server

mvBase Server operation entails:

Server startup as an application or service
Server shutdown
Numerous Server operations performed at TCL

This section focuses upon Server configuration and operation from the Administration Utility and from TCL. Server (database) use has many additional facets that are documented elsewhere. For additional information about the function of the mvBase Server within mvBase architecture, see mvBase System Overview.

This section covers the following general topics related to the mvBase Server:

Server Tab Overview	Summarizes the components and operations of the Server tab of the Administration Utility.
Guidelines for the mvBase Server	Summarizes operational guidelines for using the mvBase Server.
Required Server Configurations The configurations described in the next three sections must be completed prior to operating the mvBase Server:
Authorizing the mvBase Server	Describes the procedure to change the authorization status subsequent to installation/ upgrade, or changes in the number of authorized connections.
(Re)Defining Processes and Lines	Describes the procedure to alter the quantity of processes or lines on the mvBase Server.
(Re)Defining Virtual Memory Storage Files	Describes the procedure to add, delete or resize one or more virtual memory storage files.
Mapping Drives	Instructions for mapping drives for mvBase use.
Starting and Stopping the mvBase Server	Summarizes the autoboot option and manual startup, and their relation to the application and service execution modes.