NexusDB

The Aliases window is divided into two parts: the list of current active aliases on top and the entry fields and action buttons for adding, updating and deleting aliases below.

Alias Name

NexusDB Alias names are restricted to comply with the SQL:2003 Regular Identifiers definition.

Path

The path can either be a fixed path like "c:\testdb\" or a fully qualified UNC name like "\\ourserver\nexusdatabase\testdb". If you're working with Win NT services, make sure that the server can access the path when it is started. For example substituted drives or network connected drives are likely not visible at the time the service starts. Either make the NexusDB Server Service dependent from the needed network services or change the path to a value that the server can access at start time. Failing to do so will make the database inaccessible to clients.

Action Buttons

The action buttons are only activated if the according action is possible, otherwise they are disabled.

Pressing the Add button creates a new alias and is immediately available for all connected sessions. The Update action changes Alias Name and Path or both of the selected items in the list. Changing an alias that is in use does not affect already connected clients. The Delete button deletes the currently selected item after confirmation.