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. For example:

C:\Program Files\Serena\

Dimensions 10.1\CM

  • 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