You can access MaxDB database instances, the Loader, and Database Manager database tools using Python scripts via the sdb.dbm, sdb.loader and sdb.sql modules.
You can use these modules on all operating systems supported by the database system.
The modules are a component of the MaxDB software. See the Download section and the Installation Manual for information on where to find the MaxDB software and how to install it.
To use this documentation effectively, you must have working knowledge of the Python programming language. For more information about the database system, see Concepts of the Database System. For quick access to the entire documentation and an explanation of the most important terms, use the alphabetically sorted Glossary.
Configuring the Python Modules
Python Modules
Name |
Programming Interface |
Use |
Database Manager |
Automates program actions for creating new database instances and administering existing database instances |
|
Loader |
Automates program actions for loading and unloading data, and for the database catalog |
|
SQL |
Allows a program to send SQL queries to the database and the results to be processed. |
See also:
Concepts of the Database System,