Chapter 3 DBMS Reference Guide

About this chapter

This document describes the structure and contents of a PowerDesigner DBMS definition file. This guide is a reference for working with any PowerDesigner supported DBMS. It provides a global overview of the use of DBMS Definition files regardless of DBMS characteristics.

Before you begin

Modifications to a DBMS definition file can change the way PowerDesigner functions work, especially when generating scripts. Make sure you create backup copies of your database and thoroughly test generated scripts before executing any scripts.

 


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