Types of Users

This manual is for database server administrators and assumes that you have the following background:

• A working knowledge of your computer, your operating system, and the utilities that your operating system provides
• Some experience working with relational databases or exposure to database concepts
• Some experience with database server administration, operating- system administration, and network administration

If you have limited experience with relational databases, SQL, or your operating system, refer to your IBM Informix Getting Started Guide for a list of supplementary titles.