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Overview

CA Datacom Datadictionary is a tightly coupled CA Datacom application facility used to manage and store database structure definitions including predefined entities (or record types) and corresponding relationships. The standard entities, as they are interconnected by standard and internal relationships, form the model for the database environment as seen from the perspective of the using product line. This model assures that the format of the data stored in the database matches what a program expects.

As part of the Datacom/AD installation, the CA Datacom Datadictionary will have various CA Datacom system and sample databases defined in the CA Datacom Datadictionary. Each structured database will be promoted from a TEST to PRODuction status and then cataloged from the CA Datacom Datadictionary to the CXX.

During the post-installation for many of the CA using products, your CA Datacom Datadictionary is fully populated with the definitions required by the product. Therefore, you are not required to use any of the CA Datacom Datadictionary online or batch facilities to customize it. If you have to tailor CA Datacom Datadictionary for your system, see additional CA Datacom Datadictionary manuals as needed, including the following: