Local database directory

A local database directory file exists in each path (or drive for Windows operating systems) in which a database has been defined. This directory contains one entry for each database accessible from that location.

Each entry contains:
  • The database name provided with the CREATE DATABASE command
  • The database alias name (which is the same as the database name, if an alias name is not specified)
  • A comment describing the database, as provided with the CREATE DATABASE command
  • The name of the root directory for the database
  • Other system information.