Lesson 2: Start the SQL Anywhere database server

To start a personal database server running the sample database (Command prompt)

  • Run the following command to start the personal database server, name the server mydemo11 using the -n server option, and connect to the copy of the sample database:

    dbeng11 -n mydemo11 c:\demodb\demo.db

    On Windows, the database server appears as an icon in the system tray.

For more information about starting the network database server, see Connecting to a server on a network.

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