How This Document Is Organized

This document includes the following chapters:

Part One: (Derby Server Guide):

• "Using Derby in a Multi-User Environment"

  Describes the different options for embedding Derby in a server framework; explains the Network Server option.

• "Using the Network Server with preexisting Derby applications"

  Describes how to change existing Derby applications to work with the Network Server.

• "Managing the Derby Network Server"

  Describes how to manage the Network Server using the command line or the Network Server API.

• "Derby Network Server Advanced Topics"

  Describes advanced topics for Derby Network Server users.

Part Two (Derby Administration Guide):

• "Checking Database Consistency"

  Shows how to check the consistency of Derby databases.

• "Backing Up and Restoring Databases"

  Shows how to back up a database while it is online.

• "Logging on a Separate Device"

  Shows how to put a database's log on a separate device, which is helpful for the performance of large databases.

• "Getting Locking Information"

  Shows how to get detailed information about locking status.

• "Identifying and Reclaiming Unused Space"

  Shows how to identify and reclaim unused space in tables and related indexes.