Learn ADABAS-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Adabas database concepts and file structures
Understand basic scripting commands and syntax
Practice batch and maintenance scripts
Integrate scripts with Natural programs
Automate reporting, backups, and monitoring tasks
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Basic Adabas commands and scripts
Week 2: Batch job creation and execution
Week 3: Error handling and logging in scripts
Week 4: Integration with Natural and other tools
Week 5: Optimize scripts for performance and scalability
Interview Questions
What is Adabas Scripting and its primary use?
How do you automate database operations with Adabas Scripting?
Explain integration between Adabas scripts and Natural programs.
How would you optimize a batch script processing millions of records?
Compare Adabas Scripting with SQL or REXX scripting for automation.
Cheat Sheet
READ - retrieve records from Adabas files
UPDATE - modify records
DELETE - remove records
WRITE - insert new records
CALL - invoke subroutine or external program
Books
Adabas DBA Guide
Adabas Scripting and Automation
Natural and Adabas Integration
Advanced Adabas Scripting Techniques
Enterprise Adabas Administration
Tutorials
Introduction to Adabas scripting commands
Batch job creation and scheduling
Data querying and reporting
Maintenance and backup scripts
Integration with Natural applications
Official Docs
https://www.softwareag.com/en_corporate/products/adabas.html
Adabas Documentation and Redbooks
Natural and Adabas integration guides
Community Links
Software AG community forums
Stack Overflow Adabas questions
Enterprise mainframe user groups
Redbooks and official documentation
LinkedIn groups for Adabas professionals
Community Support
Software AG documentation and Redbooks
Adabas user forums and mainframe communities
Stack Overflow for niche scripting questions
Corporate knowledge bases for Adabas environments
Specialized consultants for enterprise automation