About this book

This book describes how to install and use Java classes and methods in the Sybase® Adaptive Server® Enterprise database.

Audience

This book is for Sybase System Administrators, Database Owners, and users who are familiar with the Java programming language and Transact-SQL®, the Sybase version of Structured Query Language (SQL). Familiarity with Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), the eXtensible Markup Language (XML), and the Extensible Query Language (XQL) is assumed for those who use these features.

How to use this book

This book will assist you in installing, configuring, and using Java classes and methods in the Adaptive Server database. It includes these chapters:

In addition, a glossary provides descriptions of the Java and Java-SQL terms used in this book.

Related documents

The following documents comprise the Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise documentation:

Other sources of information

Use the Sybase Technical Library CD and the Technical Library Product Manuals Web site to learn more about your product:

Sybase certifications on the Web

Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.

StepsFor the latest information on product certifications

  1. Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.

  2. Select Products from the navigation bar on the left.

  3. Select a product name from the product list.

  4. Select the Certification Report filter, specify a time frame, and click Go.

  5. Click a Certification Report title to display the report.

StepsFor the latest information on EBFs and Updates

  1. Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.

  2. Select EBFs/Updates. Enter user name and password information, if prompted (for existing Web accounts) or create a new account (a free service).

  3. Specify a time frame and click Go.

  4. Select a product.

  5. Click an EBF/Update title to display the report.

StepsTo create a personalized view of the Sybase Web site (including support pages)

Set up a MySybase profile. MySybase is a free service that allows you to create a personalized view of Sybase Web pages.

  1. Point your Web browser to Technical Documents

  2. Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.

Java syntax conventions

This book uses these font and syntax conventions for Java items:

Transact-SQL syntax conventions

This book uses the same font and syntax conventions for Transact-SQL as other Adaptive Server documents:

Additional conventions for syntax statements in this manual are described in Table 1. Examples illustrating each convention can be found in the System Administration Guide.

Table 1: Syntax statement conventions

Key

Definition

{ }

Curly braces indicate that you choose at least one of the enclosed options. Do not include braces in your option.

[ ]

Brackets mean choosing one or more of the enclosed options is optional. Do not include brackets in your option.

( )

Parentheses are to be typed as part of the command.

|

The vertical bar means you may select only one of the options shown.

,

The comma means you may choose as many of the options shown as you like, separating your choices with commas to be typed as part of the command.

If you need help

Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you cannot resolve a problem using the manuals or online help, please have the designated person contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.