ASA Getting Started
Introduction to Adaptive Server Anywhere
The previous chapter, Databases and Applications, introduced databases in a general manner. This chapter describes the particular hallmarks of Adaptive Server Anywhere and describes the uses to which it can be put.
Adaptive Server Anywhere provides a series of tools for storing and managing data. You can use these tools to enter data into your database, to change your database structure, and to view or alter your data.
The Adaptive Server Anywhere relational database-management system is the heart of SQL Anywhere Studio. Adaptive Server Anywhere is designed for tasks that require a full-featured SQL database. It is designed to operate in varied environments. It takes advantage of available memory and CPU resources, providing good performance in environments with ample resources. It also operates well in environments with limited physical and database administration resources, including mobile computing environments, embedded database use, and use as a database server for small and medium businesses.