Understanding Database Management

This practical guide offers a detailed examination of database architectures, including relational, pre-relational, distributed, and object-oriented designs. The book discusses the fine points of each architecture and explores the specific configurations of current database products offered on UNIX, mainframe, and PC platforms. It also outlines a methodology for the systematic appraisal of database products using a commonly definable set of profiles covering: architecture, programming issues, data storage techniques, administration utilities and distributed capabilities. Using this approach, readers will have a complete set of benchmarks for choosing the optimum system to meet their unique needs.