Introduction to ENFORM

Summary of ENFORM Features
Overview of ENFORM
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However, because ENFORM consists of two processes (the compiler/report writer and
the query processor), it is possible to efficiently process a distributed database and
decrease network traffic. The query processor can be created at the network node
where most of the data resides (Figure 1-10). The query processor will then process
the files at that node and select the information that satisfies the query specifications;
this will be the only information transmitted over the network to the compiler/report
writer.
Figure 1-10. Using ENFORM Over a Network
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Query originates at this node.
Database processing at node where data access is heaviest.
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