This guide is intended for users who want to learn how to use Sybase® WorkSpace integrated development tooling with Adaptive Server® Enterprise to create service-oriented Web applications.
This guide contains these chapters:
Chapter 1, “Introduction to ASE Component Tutorials” introduces the Sybase WorkSpace component tutuorials for Adaptive Server Enterprise and describes the setup and installation tasks you must perform before you can run the tutorials.
Chapter 2, “Stored Procedures Tutorial” demonstrates how to use Sybase WorkSpace to view, create, and run stored procedures for an Adaptive Server Enterprise database.
Chapter 3, “Triggers Tutorials” demonstrates how to use Sybase WorkSpace to view, create, and debug triggers on an Adaptive Server Enterprise server.
For more information on Sybase WorkSpace and Adaptive Server Enterprise:
Sybase WorkSpace online bookshelf From the Sybase WorkSpace, main menu, select Help|Help Contents to view the Sybase WorkSpace and supporting documentation.
The tutorial and sample files and documentation are available for download from Sybase CodeXchange. From the Sybase WorkSpace main menu, select Help|Tutorials for more information.
Adaptive Server Enterprise online bookshelf See online product documentation.
Sybase WorkSpace Getting Started CD The Sybase WorkSpace Getting Started CD includes the following documents:
Sybase WorkSpace 1.5 Installation Guide
Sybase Developer Edition Servers 1.5 Installation Guide
Sybase WorkSpace 1.5 Release Bulletin
Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.0 Installation Guide
Unwired Accelerator 7.0 Installation Guide
To access the Sybase Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals
Use the Sybase Getting Started CD, the SyBooks™ CD, and the Sybase Product Manuals Web site to learn more about your product:
The Getting Started CD contains release bulletins and installation guides in PDF format, and may also contain other documents or updated information not included on the SyBooks CD. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at no charge from the Adobe Web site using a link provided on the CD.
The SyBooks CD contains product manuals and is included with your software. The Eclipse-based SyBooks browser allows you to access the manuals in an easy-to-use, HTML-based format.
Some documentation may be provided in PDF format, which you can access through the PDF directory on the SyBooks CD. To read or print the PDF files, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Refer to the SyBooks Installation Guide on the Getting Started CD, or the README.txt file on the SyBooks CD for instructions on installing and starting SyBooks.
The Sybase Product Manuals Web site is an online version of the SyBooks CD that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition to product manuals, you will find links to EBFs/Maintenance, Technical Documents, Case Management, Solved Cases, newsgroups, and the Sybase Developer Network.
To access the Sybase Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.
Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.
Finding the latest information on product certifications
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click Certification Report.
In the Certification Report filter select a product, platform, and timeframe and then click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.
Finding the latest information on component certifications
Point your Web browser to Availability and Certification Reports.
Either select the product family and product under Search by Base Product; or select the platform and product under Search by Platform.
Select Search to display the availability and certification report for the selection.
Creating 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.
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.
Finding the latest information on EBFs and software maintenance
Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.
Select EBFs/Maintenance. If prompted, enter your MySybase user name and password.
Select a product.
Specify a time frame and click Go. A list of EBF/Maintenance releases is displayed.
Padlock icons indicate that you do not have download authorization for certain EBF/Maintenance releases because you are not registered as a Technical Support Contact. If you have not registered, but have valid information provided by your Sybase representative or through your support contract, click Edit Roles to add the “Technical Support Contact” role to your MySybase profile.
Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.
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