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An Introduction to Database Structure and Database Machines

Karen Detweiler (Technical Consultant at INCO, Inc., McLean, VA)

Library Hi Tech

ISSN: 0737-8831

Article publication date: 1 March 1984

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Abstract

The five principal management objectives of database management systems are discussed, as are the four basic criteria for comparing systems. Database management systems organized along hierarchies and networks are illustrated and compared to relational database systems, which are also illustrated. Backend processors, emphasizing database machines, are described as important means of improving database management system performance and of exploiting the potential of relational databases in particular.

Citation

Detweiler, K. (1984), "An Introduction to Database Structure and Database Machines", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 65-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047552

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1984, MCB UP Limited

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