0.2 Advanced Options

The textbook is designed to be able to configure itself according to the environment in which it is used. The Advanced Options function is used to set the parameters for the appropriate configuration. The database management system or engine (DBMS) that is used for the code boxes and the exercises. Figure 0.1 illustrates the Advanced Options pop-up window showing the configuration options. To ensure that your book is configured correctly, please click on the Advanced Options now and click the radio button for your DBMS. Don't forget to SAVE your work.

The textbook and the underlying database access support four distinct database engines or DBMSs: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Use the radio buttons to choose the appropriate DBMS.

Note that there are also separate sets of assessments for each chapter that are consistent with the distinct DBMS and the distinct modeling method that have been selected.