Sybase Central and Database Management

Sybase Central is a database management tool installed with Sybase IQ. You can use Sybase Central to perform typical database administration tasks in a graphical user interface.

Database administration tasks typically fall into two categories:

You can also use Interactive SQL to perform many of the same data definition tasks that you can carry out with Sybase Central. Some tasks, however, like creating multiplex databases and query servers, are best performed with Sybase Central.

• The Sybase Central Interface
  The main Sybase Central window is split into two vertically-aligned panels. The left pane displays tasks, folders, or search options. The right pane displays additional options, actions, or views associated with the object or task you select. You can use the options on the Toolbar or View menu to change the perspective of the left pane.
• Running the Sybase IQ Agent
  The Sybase IQ Agent must be running to do many multiplex operations (such as creating query servers) on Sybase Central. The Sybase IQ Agent generally is started whenever you reboot a Windows machine where Sybase IQ is installed. Before you administer a multiplex, verify that the Sybase IQ Agent is running.