Data Base Management System (DBMS-10) Administrator's Procedures Manual

This manual provides detailed procedures for the Data Base Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain the DECsystem-10 Data Base Management System (DBMS). It covers the design, creation, and modification of data bases, including the use of Schema and Sub-schema Data Description Languages (DDL) and the Device Media Control Language (DMCL). The manual also includes instructions for using DBMS utility programs such as DBINFO for reporting, DBMEND for journal-based page recovery, and DAEMDB for magnetic-tape journalling. It is intended for administrators who are familiar with DECsystem-10 COBOL, FORTRAN, and the TOPS-10 operating system.