Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Data Management:
Database Administration

Ways to create an OpenEdge database

There are several ways to create an OpenEdge database. You can use:

A structure description file with the PROSTRCT CREATE utility.
The PRODB utility on the command line.
The Data Dictionary tool if you are using a graphical interface or a character interface.
The Data Administration tool if you are using a graphical interface.
The PROCOPY utility.
The PROREST utility.
A Progress® Version 9 database by converting it to an OpenEdge Release 10 database.

When you create a database, you can either of the following:

A new but empty database.
A copy of an existing database.
Note: Do not create your database in the OpenEdge Install directory or in any subdirectory of the Install directory. Databases residing in these directories cannot be opened.