Types of Users

This manual is written for the following users:

• Database administrators
• Database server administrators
• Backup operators

This manual is written with the assumption that you have the following background:

• Familiarity with the ON–Bar backup and restore utility

  For more information about ON–Bar, refer to the IBM Informix: Backup and Restore Guide

• 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

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