Introduction

mvBase is a very powerful Client/Server network application of a MultiValue compliant database environment. mvBase is designed for Windows. It fully incorporates the Windows graphical user interface (GUI) for system configuration and control.

The strengths of the MultiValue environment include database management, high performance multitasking and multiuser capabilities, an enhanced BASIC programming language (mvBASIC for mvBase), and an English-like query language. mvBase adds support for network connected GUI-based clients (including remotely executed Visual Basic programs), and provides network Telnet access in addition to traditional low-cost, text-based character-only terminals.

mvBase specifically addresses issues such as extending MultiValue applications into a client/server environment, with wide-ranging support of diverse client types which include:

mvBase supports the exchange of data between the MultiValue database and the Windows environment. Interoperability features in mvBase provide these features:

In essence, mvBase provides a modern computing environment while maintaining the reliability and ease of use of a traditional MultiValue environment.

This section provides information about the following topics:

Applications Software Overview

mvBase System Overview

MultiValue Environment Overview

Merging MultiValue and Windows Environments

Managing the mvBase System

See Also

mvBase Operation and Administration Guide Overview

Syntax Notations

Configuring and Using the mvBase Server

Daily System Maintenance

Update and Transaction Logging

mvBase System Security

Operating the mvBase Workstation

Configuring and Using the mvTerm Client

Configuring and Using Terminals

Configuring and Using COM Ports

Configuring and Using mvBase Printers

Configuring and Using mvBase Tape Units

Configuring and Using the mvTelnet Server

mvBase Glossary

mvBase System Messages

Error Recovery and Troubleshooting

Using the Command Shell