Create databases
You can create different types of iBase database for operational use.
The different types of database include:
- Empty databases without any schema. You must define the schema, or copy and paste it from another database.
- Databases that use the schema of another database (the new database is based on a database template). You can add to the schema, or modify and delete the objects in it.
- Databases that partition their data by case. A database of this type must contain a minimum of one case and the only access to the data is through the case or cases to which the user is assigned. See What is case control?.
- Microsoft™ Access databases offer most of the database features of iBase and creating each database is simpler. However, they are only suitable for small amounts of data (up to 2 Gb) and small numbers of simultaneous users (up to 5 or 6). For more information, see Before Creating a Database.
- SQL Server databases are more suitable for large databases with large numbers of simultaneous users. They also provide additional features.