Chapter 1. Introduction to this redbook

In this chapter, we provide some general overview of the database performance project, show the environment of our project, and describe the document structure. The sections covered are:

• 1.1, “Relational database management systems” on page 2 gives some basic background information on the need for tuning relational database systems.

• 1.2, “Project environment” on page 3 lists the environment where we run our test systems.

• 1.3, “Document organization” on page 3 shows how this redbook is structured as well as a guide through the rest of the chapters.