Appendix - FAQs
Is it possible to share user repositories and the SystemDb repository through user's workgroups that do not share a file server?
Yes. You can duplicate HOPEX Environment on each side to obtain this kind of configuration.
Is it possible to have a user repository stored on a GBMS and a SystemDb repository stored on a SQL server?
No. Some features might work but it is not tested an not supported. Moreover many specific features will not work.
Is it possible to consult the data from a SQL Server?
It is technically possible and supported (e.g.: SELECT statement). However, this requires knowledge of the HOPEX RDBMS implementation and the HOPEX Metamodel. It is much easier to query the data from within HOPEX.
Is it possible to update the data from an SQL Server?
It is technically possible but NOT supported (e.g.: UPDATE or DELETE statement). This requires the knowledge of the HOPEX RDBMS implementation and of the HOPEX Metamodel. Data updates must be performed from within HOPEX. All updates from outside the HOPEX application are made at the customer's risk. Consequences of inappropriate updates will not be supported.