The Database Manager CLI database tool is used to administer database. The tool allows you to create, monitor, back up, and restore databases.

Database Manager CLI is a command line tool and is suited to both interactive operation and batch operation. It can be used on all operating systems supported by the database system.

Database Manager CLI is part of the SAP MaxDB software package. For more information about downloading the SAP MaxDB software and documentation, see the Glossary under Download.

You can use various Java to access the functions of Database Manager CLI. You can, for example, use DBM commands to create your own programs for managing your databases automatically.