mvBase ReadMe Version 02/12

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mvBase is a powerful client/server network application of the 
MultiValue-compliant database environment, which simplifies the 
exchange of data between the MultiValue database and the Windows 
environment. 

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SUPPORTED PLATFORMS

The list of supported platforms for mvBase is provided on the TigerLogic Website:

http://www.tigerlogic.com/tigerlogic/pick/support/statussheet/pick.jsp

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NOTE: Requres the .Net Framework 3.5 to run AutoRun program.

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CONTENTS OF CD

\mvBase\techpubs

o	Release Notes
o	System Administration Guide
o	Installation Guide
o	mvBase 3.1 Product
o	Frequently Asked Questions and Tech Tips
o	mvBase Operation and Administration Guide
o	Guide to mvBase Files and Accounts
o	INFO/ACCESS User Reference Guide
o	PROC User Reference Guide
o	PROC PQX Quick Reference Guide
o	mvBasic User Reference Guide
o	Editor User Reference Guide
o	DocuMentor Quick Reference Guide
o	Runoff User Reference Guide

\mvBase\MVSP\Docs

o           MVSP QuickStart Guide PDF
o           MVSP QuickStart Guide HTML Help

\mvBase\MVSP\clients

o           Java API
o           .NET API

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DOCUMENTATION FILES

mvBase 3.1 documentation files can be found on the CD-ROM under the mvBase\techpubs\ directory

Review the Release Notes for new enhancements, features, and 
resolutions. For earlier enhancements, features, and resolutions, 
review the mvBase Reference Manual Addendum. For earlier 
information, see the mvBase Reference Guides. 

mvBase 3.1 Installation Guide topics on configuring and operating the 
mvBase Server, the mvBase Workstation, and the mvTerm Client are now
found in the mvBase System Administration Guide.

To open a .pdf file (portable document format), which are 
viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader, double-click the file. Acrobat is 
provided free by Adobe Systems, which is located on our Web site at:
http://www.tigerlogic.com/tigerlogic/pick/support/documentation/index.jsp

Depending on your Windows platform, viewing the mvBase Help files may require 
downloading the WinHlp32.exe Help File Viewer from Microsoft.

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PATCHES

After completing an upgrade or installation of mvBase, 
apply the latest Patch Set, if applicable. Patch Sets are available 
on the TigerLogic Web site at: 

http://www.tigerlogic.com/tigerlogic/pick/support/patches/mvb.jsp

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SHUTTING DOWN WINDOWS

Shutting down Windows while mvBase is running is strongly discouraged.  It is always recommended 
to cleanly and completely shut down mvBase before shutting down Windows. Failure to do so may
leave the database in an inconsistent state which could lead to data errors (GFEs) or other data
problems. You cannot depend on a Windows shutdown to leave enough time for the database
to completely clear all memory and write all data to the file system.  
 
It is strongly recommended that automatic Windows updates are disabled on the Windows server
running mvBase.  Automatic updates frequently require a reboot of Windows which could interrupt
database jobs that are running and may not leave enough time for all write required buffers to
be written to disk.  Windows updates should be set to "Check for updates but let me choose 
whether to download and install them".  Any updates that are required should be installed after
mvBase has been shut down. The mvBase service should be set to manual start while updates are being
installed to be prevent an automatic start of the database if a Windows reboot is required during
the installation of the updates.