About this book

This book describes how to use a Sybase® DirectConnect™ server, including how to start and stop the server, configure server properties, set up service name redirection, and troubleshoot server operations using log and trace files.

Audience

This book is written for:

Application Programmers, who develop organization-specific programs using the major features of DirectConnect.
System Administrators, who install and test DirectConnect. When DirectConnect is running, System Administrators provide ongoing administration support, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting support.
System Programmers, who install and test DirectConnect. System Programmers also provide product administration, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.

How to use this book

This book contains the following topics:

Chapter 1, “Introduction” introduces the DirectConnect server and describes the server external files.
Chapter 2, “Creating a Server” describes how to use the new server command.
Chapter 3, “Starting and Stopping the Server and Access Services” provides the command line syntax necessary to start the server and the basic procedures for stopping it.
Chapter 4, “Configuring the Server” describes how to configure DirectConnect Server properties.
Chapter 5, “Setting up SSL and a Windows Service” describes how to set up Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) on a DirectConnect server, and how to set up and run DirectConnect as a Windows service.
Chapter 6, “Using Service Name Redirection” explains how service name redirection works and provides detailed examples of redirection files.
Chapter 7, “Log and Trace Files” explains the logging and tracing processes and provides examples of each.
Chapter 8, “Managing Server Security with DirectConnect Manager” describes how to manage security using DirectConnect Manager.
The glossary provides definitions of technical terms used in this book.

Other sources of information

Use the Sybase Getting Started CD, the Sybase Technical Library CD, and the Technical Library 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 Technical Library CD. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader (downloadable at no charge from the Adobe Web site, using a link provided on the CD).
The Technical Library CD contains product manuals and is included with your software. The DynaText reader (included on the Technical Library CD) allows you to access technical information about your product in an easy-to-use format.

Refer to the Technical Library Installation Guide in your documentation package for instructions on installing and starting the Technical Library.
The Technical Library Product Manuals Web site is an HTML version of the Technical Library 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 Technical Library Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.

Sybase certifications on the Web

Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.

Finding the latest information on product certifications

Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
Select Products from the navigation bar on the left.
Select a product name from the product list and click Go.
Select the Certification Report filter, specify a time frame, and click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.

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.

Sybase EBFs and software maintenance

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.

Style conventions

The following table explains the style conventions used in this book.

**Table 1: Style conventions**
Name	Example
Files, directories	econnect\ServerName\cfg
Programs, utilities, procedures, commands	the set statement
Properties	Allocate
Options	connect
Code examples, text on screens	** Prepare the statement
Variables in command line displays (integer, in this example)	ClientIdleTimeout=integer
Syntax statements that display options for a command	sp_columns table_name [, table_owner] [, table_qualifier] [, column_name]

Syntax conventions

The following table explains the syntax conventions used in this book.

**Table 2: Syntax conventions**
Symbol	Convention
( )	Include parentheses as part of the command.
{ }	Braces indicate that you must choose at least one of the enclosed options. Do not type the braces when you type the option.
[ ]	Brackets indicate that you can choose one or more of the enclosed options, or none. Do not type the brackets when you type the options.
\|	The vertical bar indicates that you can select only one of the options shown. Do not type the bar in your command.
,	The comma indicates that you can choose one or more of the options shown. Separate each choice by using a comma 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.

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