 George W. Anderson Client/Server Database Design with SYBASE: A High-Performance and Fine- Tuning Guide (McGraw-Hill Computer Communications Series) |
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George W. Anderson Client/Server Database Design with SYBASE: A High-Performance and Fine- Tuning Guide (McGraw-Hill Computer Communications Series) |
 | George W. AndersonFormat: Hardcover, 580ppPublished: December 1996 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The |
| Publisher info: This book describes today's client/server database technology including the evolution,components,architecture,standards,and current implementations of database systems. The book focuses on one of the most popular client-server databases-SYSBASE. The reader will be introduced to current trends in development and implementation of distributed database environments. Components of database architecture such as multi-threading,buffer management,disk file management,multi-processor servers,and loosely coupled multi-processing will be described. Where added value is provided,constrasts to Oracle and Informix will be drawn. Discussions of controversial design issues such as locking strategies and scalable architecture will also be provided. |