New/Edit Base Database Dialog Box

The New/Edit Base Database dialog box enables you to assign a base database to the current node, or edit the details of a currently assigned base database.

Field | Description | Rules and Guidelines
Base Database Name | Name of the base database. | Required. Up to 25 characters. Displayed only when editing a base database.
Description | Description of the base database. | Optional. Up to 240 characters.
DB Connection | The network instance for the database. Select an existing instance or create a new one by entering a string in the field. For example: DIM10 NOTE: To change this value for an existing base database association, you must unassign the base database and then create a new base database association. | Required. Up to 240 characters. Displayed only when editing a base database.
Dimensions Release Version | Version number of the Dimensions release. For example: 10.1 | Required. Up to 20 characters.
Replication Enabled | Enables or disables replication for this database. | Optional.
Contact | Name of the contact for the base database. | Optional.
Dimensions Root Directory | Directory where Dimensions was installed. | Optional. Up to 1024 characters. Used for informational purposes only.
Site No | A number that uniquely identifies the base database on your network. This is used to generate unique sequence numbers for requests. | Optional. Needs to be unique. When used for replications, make sure this number is consistent across all replication sites.

Related Topics

Creating Nodes

Editing or Deleting Nodes