After installing SAP MaxDB, you can immediately start using the software using the command line tools that are part of the software packages. If you prefer using a GUI tool for database administration, we recommend that you install Database Studio.
The following links provide in-depth information on SAP MaxDB.
The SAP MaxDB documentation contains information about managing SAP MaxDB databases, using the Database Studio administration tool, developing database applications using the SAP MaxDB interfaces, and much more.
The SAP MaxDB wiki provides troubleshooting information, including a large FAQ section.