Describe ERDB Administration

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Introduction

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In this lesson you will learn about the engineering repository database (ERDB) and how to administer it At the conclusion of this lesson, you will be able to:
Identify the purpose and location of the ERDB
Open the Database Administration (DBAdmin) tool for the ERDB Describe the DBAdmin functions for the ERDB

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Topics Introduction to the ERDB Opening and Navigating the DBAdmin Tool for the ERDB

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ERDB Description The ERDB:

Contains logic CMs/SCMs from the C200 and C300 controllers Is created and referenced via Control Builder and DBAdmin tasks Is a purely SQL server database

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ERDB Location

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Program Files>Honeywell>Experion PKS>Engineering Tools >system>ER

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ERDB Files

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Main database file

QVCS database

Warning!!! Even though the database files have an .mdf extension, they are not Microsoft Access database files. Attempting to open these files with any program may corrupt the entire database.

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Redundant ERDB Servers

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ERDB_A - Secondary ERDB_B - Primary

Replication Status: No-Sync Sync Sync-fail Synching

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Honeywell Question 1: The ERDB Which statement about the engineering repository database (ERDB) is false?
A) It can be redundant B) It contains logic CMs/SCMs from C200 controllers C) It is created through Control Builder D) Its .mdf files can be opened with any database program

Incorrect. Correct! The Thefalse falsestatement statementis is"Its "Its.mdf .mdffiles filescan canbe be Your answer: The correct answer is: opened with any database program ."Attempting to open You must answer the question before the .mdf files may corrupt the entire database. You did not answer this question completely Incorrect -Click Click anywhere tocontinue continue You answered this correctly! Correct anywhere to continuing Click anywhere to continue.

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Topics Introduction to the ERDB Opening and Navigating the DBAdmin Tool for the ERDB

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Opening DBAdmin for the ERDB DBAdmin (ERDB) is opened through Configuration Studio

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DBAdmin Window Panes

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Tree pane

View pane

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DBAdmin Functions for the ERDB

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The result is six different choices for the content of the view pane

Click the PLUS sign ( + ) to expand DBAdmin and Experion Node

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DBAdmin Functions for the ERDB, contd. ERDB Host Information

General information about the server appears in the view pane Use the Tools menu to refresh status

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DBAdmin Functions for the ERDB, contd.

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A lock dialog box will appear when you attempt to open a locked CM in Control Builder after an abnormal application termination

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DBAdmin Functions for the ERDB, contd. ERDB Active Locks allows you to open a locked CM
Locked CMs in Control Builder appear in the view pane Use the Tools menu to clear all locks

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DBAdmin Functions for the ERDB, contd. CAB Active Locks also allows you to open a locked CM

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DBAdmin Functions for the ERDB, contd. ERDB Admin Tasks displays the ERDB administration tasks

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ERDB Admin Tasks for Redundant Servers The following tasks are only available for redundant servers

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DBAdmin Functions for the ERDB Version control system (VCS) Admin Tasks

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Synchronize VCS - Synchronizes the Qualification and Version Control System database with the Engineering Repository database and clears any QVCS locks. Backup VCS Database - Creates a backup copy of the current QVCS database as a ".bak" file under the user-specified name and in the user-selected directory location. Restore VCS Database - Restores the user-selected backup QVCS database (.bak) in the primary ERDB through the Restore From dialog box.

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Question 2: DBAdmin Tool The DBAdmin tool is:

A) Used for organizing excel spreadsheets B) A tool used by operators as a search engine C) A utility for maintaining the ERDB

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D) Use to modify tuning parameters on PID control loops

Correct! Incorrect. The The DBAdmin DBAdmin tool tool is a isutility a utility for Incorrect. The DBAdmin tool is a utility for The correct answer is: Your answer: for maintaining maintaining the the ERDB. ERDB. The The ERDB ERDB maintaining the ERDB. The ERDB Administrative Administrative tasks are carried before out You must answer the question tasks out using the DBAdmin tool. Incorrect Correct -Click Clickanywhere anywhere to tocontinue continue You did are not carried answer this question completely You answered this correctly! using thecontinuing DBAdmin tool. Click anywhere to continue. Click anywhere to continue.

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Summary The engineering repository database (ERDB):

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Contains logic CMs/SCMs from the C200/C300 controllers Is created through Control Builder Is located at Program Files>Honeywell>Experion PKS>Engineering Tools>system>ER Is administered through DBAdmin, a Configuration Studio utility

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Conclusion Describe ERDB Administration

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Completion Certificate

Proceed to the next lesson in your course material

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