[Figure: SymfoWARE/RDB functions configuration]

Functions for defining table formats (database definition)
To create a database, first define the table formats. 2.2 "Designing a Database," explains the kinds of formats used for
tables. RDB commands are used to execute database definitions. For information about how to use actual RDB
commands to define a database, see Chapter 2 "Database Creation."
Functions for maintaining and managing databases (database management)
SymfoWARE/RDB has functions for creating, saving, restoring, maintaining, and managing a database. These
functions are invoked by executing specific RDB commands.
For descriptions of the database maintenance and management functions and information about how to execute the
functions, refer to the "RDB Operations Guide."
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