VAX Rdb/VMS Introduction and Master Index

This document serves as an introductory manual and master index for the VAX Rdb/VMS database management system. It provides an overview of VAX Rdb/VMS concepts, features, and terminology, a general description of its documentation set, a glossary of terms, and a master index to all VAX Rdb/VMS manuals.

VAX Rdb/VMS is a relational database product from Digital Equipment Corporation, offering tools for creating, querying, and maintaining databases. It supports various interfaces, including the industry-standard SQL (Structured Query Language), and proprietary interfaces like Relational Database Operator (RDO) and Relational Data Manipulation Language (RDML). Key features include data independence, integrity, security (C2 class compliance), optimized data access, support for multifile and distributed databases, and integration with other Digital products such as ACMS, CDD/Plus, and DATATRIEVE. The Rdb/VMS Management Utility (RMU) provides tools for database administration, including backup, recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning. The manual also details different product kits (Full Development, Interactive, Run-Time) tailored for various user needs.