The Prepare For CD command is used to create an image of an existing database, which can subsequently be copied to a CD-ROM for duplication and distribution to multiple recipients. The database spaces of the source database are copied to a target directory. Where appropriate, the property settings of the read-only copy of the database are the same as for the source database. The database to be prepared must be inactive (stopped).

Notes:

1. A CD database that is created on a Windows version of Tamino cannot be read by a UNIX-based version of Tamino.
2. Preparing a database may take some time and can also be space-consuming.
3. The files produced must fit onto one single CD.
4. Before creating the CD, the previous server session must have been terminated normally to guarantee database consistency.

To prepare a database for a CD

1. Expand the Databases object.

2. Select the database that you want to prepare and choose Prepare for CD from the context menu. The Prepare Database for CD page appears.

   

3. Enter the destination path name for the database container files and information file in the Destination path text box.

   Or:
   Choose Browse to select a drive and a directory for the destination path. Choose OK to return to the previous page.

4. Choose OK to prepare the database for a CD.