Computer books at discount prices

Summary:

Discover why object-relational technology is ideal for supporting a broad spectrum of data types and application areas, from financial services to multimedia data. In this completely revised and updated edition, database experts Michael Stonebraker and Paul Brown explore the object-relational paradigm and examine the most recent developments in the field.

Specifically written for database application programmers, database analysts, and IT managers, this book includes detailed information on how to classify DBMS applications, where object-relational DBMS fit in the database world, and what mechanisms are required to support such an engine.

Offers completely updated and expanded information - new and revised material covers both the latest technology and the latest products
Presents a simple matrix for classifying and evaluating DBMS so that you can make informed judgements about object-relational systems
Includes examples, tables, and tests to help you judge the quality and optimization of systems now on the market

Table of Contents:
Preface ..... xi
Chapter 1: The DBMS Matrix ..... 1
Chapter 2: Characteristic 1: Base Data Type Extension ..... 27
Chapter 3: Examples of Base Type Extension ..... 55
Chapter 4: Characteristic 2: Complex Objects ..... 61
Chapter 5: Other Type Constructors? ..... 79
Chapter 6: Characteristic 3: Inheritance ..... 87
Chapter 7: Characteristic 4: Rules ..... 101
Chapter 8: Object-Relational Parsing ..... 113
Chapter 9: Traditional Relational Optimizers ..... 117
Chapter 10: Object-Relational Optimizers ..... 131
Chapter 11: Implementation of Rule Systems ..... 151
Chapter 12: Architectural Options for Commercial Vendors ..... 163
Chapter 13: More on Object-Relational Architecture ..... 185
Chapter 14: Extension Performance: Implementation Makes a Difference ..... 201
Chapter 15: Object-Relational DBMS and Application Servers ..... 215
Chapter 16: Multiquadrant Problems ..... 231
Chapter 17: Solutions to Multiquadrant Problems ..... 243
Chapter 18: Database Design for Object-Relational DBMSs ..... 253
Chapter 19: The Next Great Wave in DBMS Technology ..... 267
References ..... 279
Index ..... 283