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Reevaluating Distributed Objects by David S. Linthicum Distributed objects are changing the face of the Web, and they may soon be part of mainstream client/server application development. This article explores the concepts behind distributed objects and the CORBA and DCOM standards that are competing for market dominance. Object Models Meet Tools by Ellen Gottesdiener Migrating to object technology can be daunting, especially for larger corporations with more investment at stake. This article surveys high-end object-oriented development tools and describes effective methods and techniques for implementing them. 1997: Year of the GIS, part 2 by Tom Spitzer The second of a two-part series, this article examines the client side of the GIS business, surveying products and data sources you can use to integrate maps and databases. DBA Tools Today by Robin Schumacher DBAs often lead the lives of doctors on call, rushing to the office at all hours of the night to fix another problem. This article surveys a new breed of tools that automate database administration processes to give DBAs a new lease on life. A product chart accompanies this article.

From the Editor by Maurice Frank A new decade for DBMS. Enterprise C/S by Judith Hurwitz Why business rules rule. Data Warehouse Architect by Ralph Kimball Continuing the data mart adventure. SQL for Smarties by Joe Celko The new SQL/PSM standard. Application Architect by David S. Linthicum Lions, vipers, and falcons, oh my! Server Side by Martin Rennhackkamp Tools to keep your server running smoothly. Object.Client by Tom Spitzer We borrowed Tom for a feature article this month, but he'll be back in February.

Products Hands-On Reviews Edited by Betsy Slattery Seagate Software, Information Management Group's Crystal Reports 5.0 reporting tool continues to be a favorite for power-users and developers alike. HAHT Software Inc.'s HAHTSite is an Internet application builder for creating robust Internet and Intranet database applications. Soft Notes, new client/server database and Internet/Intranet products and upgrades.

Departments Letters Event Alerter A calendar of conferences, trade shows, and seminars. Client/Server Connection News from around the industry.