Description: This book describes today's client/server database technology including the evolution, components, architecture, standards, & 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 & implementation of distributed database environments. Components of database architecture such as multi-threading, buffer management, disk file management, multi-processor servers, & loosely coupled multi-processing will be described. Where added value is provided, constrasts to Oracle & Informix will be drawn. Discussions of controversial design issues such as locking strategies & scalable architecture will also be provided.

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