Setting up database files

You can create, define, and secure a database file using the traditional system interface or System i® Navigator.

Creating and describing database files
You can create and describe a library and a database file using the traditional system interface.
Setting up logical files
A logical file contains no data, but it defines record formats for one or more physical files. You can create various logical files and describe their record formats and access paths using data description specifications (DDS).
Describing access paths for database files
An access path describes how records in a database file are retrieved. You can define the access path for a database file in various ways.
Securing database files
You can secure database files in various ways.

Parent topic: Database programming

Related concepts

Traditional system interface
Getting started with System i Navigator