Chapter 3 Moving from TurboIMAGE/XL to IMAGE/SQL

If you are coming to IMAGE/SQL from the world of TurboIMAGE/XL, this chapter will help you make the transition. This chapter describes comparative terminology and discusses steps in using IMAGE/SQL. At the completion of this chapter, you will have the knowledge of IMAGE/SQL needed to complete the tasks in Chapters 4, 5, and 6.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

The goal in discussing these topics is not to present a complete picture of either system, but rather to suggest some points of correspondence to make learning IMAGE/SQL easier. The discussion is deliberately oversimplified. For definitions of IMAGE/SQL terms, refer to Chapter 2, "Basic Concepts," and the Glossary. Complete information about TurboIMAGE/XL is in the TurboIMAGE/XL Database Management System Reference Manual.

Although IMAGE/SQL and TurboIMAGE/XL use different terminology, they share several similar concepts. Table 3-1 “Comparing IMAGE/SQL and TurboIMAGE/XL Concepts” lists IMAGE/SQL terms and lists the equivalent TurboIMAGE/XL concept. The IMAGE/SQL terms listed here are defined in more detail in the Glossary.