Introduction to Data Management

Contents
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vii Preface
Section 1 An Overview of Data Management
1-1 Online Transaction Processing
1-3 Distributed Databases—Massive Storage at Different Sites
1-3 Relational Databases—Easy and Flexible Data Retrieval
1-6 The Tandem NonStop Computer Systems
Section 2 Managing Data on the Tandem Systems
2-1 High Volume Throughput for Processing Efficiency
2-2 Concurrent OLTP for Active Databases
2-2 Rapid Response Time
2-3 Specialized Application Modules
2-4 Load Balancing
2-5 Database Integrity for Reliable Online Operation
2-6 Database Consistency for Accurate Data Relationships
2-7 Application Expandability to Match Your Business Growth
2-7 Local and Locally Distributed Databases
2-9 Global Databases
2-9 Data Management Software
Section 3 Accessing Databases with NonStop SQL
3-1 Features
3-1 Flexible Data Access
3-3 Adaptability to Business Needs
3-4 Processing Speed and Power
3-4 Support for Distributed Systems
3-4 Data Integrity
3-4 Data Consistency
3-5 Data Security
3-5 Easy-to-Learn Query Language
3-5 Dynamic SQL
3-5 Special Extensions
3-6 Relationship to Other Products
3-6 Tables, Views, and Files
3-6 Tables
3-8 Views
3-9 Files
3-9 Access Coordination
3-11 Using NonStop SQL
3-11 Developing Queries and Reports
3-14 Defining and Administering Data
3-17 Developing Applications that Use NonStop SQL