Introduction to Firebird Training Course

Course Outline

Classic, SuperClassic or Superserver?

  • Installation packages
  • Embedded Server for Windows

What is in the kit?
Default disk locations

  • Linux
  • Windows

Installing Firebird

  • Installing the Firebird server
  • Installing multiple servers
  • Testing your installation
  • Performing a client-only install

Server configuration and management

  • User management: gsec
  • Security
  • Windows Control Panel applets
  • Administration tools

Working with databases

  • Connection strings
  • Connecting to an existing database
  • Creating a database using isql
  • Firebird SQL

Protecting your data

  • Backup
  • How to corrupt a database