Preface
TheSun StorageTek 5800 System Client API Reference Manual is written for programmers and
applicationdevelopers who develop custom applications for the Sun StorageTekTM 5800 System.
Thisdocument, along with the Sun StorageTek 5800 SystemSDK Reference Manual, provides the
informationthat you need to develop custom applications for the 5800 system.

HowThis Book Is Organized

■Chapter1, “Sun StorageTek 5800 System Client API,”provides a summary of the changes
forthe Sun StorageTek 5800 System 1.1 release, and overviews of the client APIs and query
language.
■Chapter2, “Sun StorageTek 5800 System Java Client API,”provides detailed information on
theSun StorageTek 5800 System Java client API.
■Chapter3, “Sun StorageTek 5800 System C Client API,”provides detailed information on
theSun StorageTek 5800 System C client API.
■Chapter4, “Sun StorageTek 5800 System Query Language,”provides detailed information
onthe Sun StorageTek 5800 System query language.
■Chapter5, “Programming Considerations and Best Practices,”provides programming
considerationsand best practices that can help you create ecient 5800 system applications.

RelatedB ooks

■SunStorageTek 5800 System Regulatory and Safety Compliance Manual, part number
819–3809
■SunStorageTek 5800 System Site Preparation Guide, part number 820–1635
■SunStorageTek 5800 System Administration Guide, part number 820–4118
■SunStorageTek 5800 System SDK Reference Manual, part number 820–4797
■SunStorageTek 5800 System 1.1.1 Release Notes, part number 820–4120
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