With Natural SQL Gateway, a Natural user residing on z/OS can access data in an SQL database residing either on a UNIX or a Windows system.
This documentation describes the client and server parts of Natural SQL Gateway.
It is organized under the following headings:
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General Information | Introduction to Natural SQL Gateway, information on how to access SQL tables, on the integration with Software AG's Data Dictionary Predict, and on error messages related to Natural SQL Gateway. |
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Installing Natural SQL Gateway | Installation of the Natural SQL Gateway and description of the Natural SQL Gateway parameter module. |
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DDM Generation | Generation of Natural data definition modules (DDMs) using the
SQL Services function of the Natural SYSDDM utility.
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Dynamic SQL Support | Internal handling of dynamic statements. |
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Statements and System Variables | Special considerations on Natural DML statements, Natural SQL
statements and Natural system variables when used with SQL. In addition, the
Natural SQL Gateway enhanced error handling is discussed.
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Interface Subprograms | Several Natural and non-Natural subprograms to be used for various purposes. |
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Natural File Server | Description of the Natural File Server in the various supported environments. |
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Environment-Specific Considerations | Special considerations on the various environments supported by Natural SQL Gateway . |
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Incompatibilities and Constraints | Known incompatibilities and constraints when using Natural SQL Gateway. |
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Natural SQL Gateway Server Concept | Concept and structure of the server for Natural SQL Gateway. |
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Installing the Natural SQL Gateway Server under z/OS | How to install a server for the Natural SQL Gateway under the operating system z/OS. |
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Configuring the Natural SQL Gateway Server | How to configure the Natural SQL Gateway server. |
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Operating the Natural SQL Gateway Server | How to operate the Natural SQL Gateway server. |
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Monitor Client
NATMOPI |
Purpose and use of the monitor client
NATMOPI.
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HTML Monitor Client | Purpose and use of the HTML monitor client. |
See also Accessing Data in a Database for various aspects of accessing data in a database with Natural. For information on logging SQL statements contained in a Natural program, refer to DBLOG Utility in the Natural Utilities documentation.
