Telephony
Temporal Data
Testing
Text Databases
Transaction Processing (TP) Monitor
Triggers
UML (Unified Modeling Language)
Universal Server
VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
VBScript
VLDB (Very Large Data Base)
Version Control
Visual Basic
Visual Programming
Web Server
Web Server Programming
Web Site Management
Web-Database Middleware
Windows NT
Workflow
World Wide Web
Year 2000
DBMS-Oriented Interactive Voice Response, Part 2
Part 2 of this series on telephony and IVR explores some alternatives for building computer-telephone applications. (Feature)
January, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 1) Page 55
It's Time for Time
The importance of the time dimension in data marts and data warehouses. (Column: Data Warehouse Architect)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 16
Traveling Through Databases
Ralph Guides Us Through Voyages and Networks (Column: Data Warehouse Architect)
May, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 5) Page 16
Testing Year 2000 Conversions
(Feature)
January, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 1) Page 67
Logic Works' TestBytes 3.0
TestBytes is a test data generation tool that connects to your database to create test data for your relational databases. (Review)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 38
Beyond Broken Links
The inside scoop on testing database-driven Web sites, and how new tools can help. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S9, Internet Systems
Final Exam C/S-Test 2.0
C/S-Test automates software testing cycles in three-tier client/server applications and increases software quality throughout the application development process. (Review)
December, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 13) Page 34
Client/Server Testing Tools
A look at the new crop of client/server testing tools for beleagured developers (Feature)
June, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 7) Page 71
Looking For Data in All the Wrong Places
Strategies for searching and extracting information from free-form data sources (Feature)
October, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 11) Page 71
Textbases Deliver Web Results
If all text retrieval products support Web access, how do you pinpoint the best one for your job? (Feature)
January, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 1) Page 13, Internet Systems
Searching Text and Tables
Searching relational tables should be as easy as searching text on the Web. (Column: From the Editor)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 4, Internet Systems
Understanding and Managing Textbases
Managing text as a database resource requires specialized tools and techniques. (Feature)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 55
askSam 3.0 Professional
(Review)
May, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 5) Page 31
Needles in Document Haystacks
Text retrieval and management technologies come of age (Column: Desktop DBMS)
January, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 1) Page 84
Tiers Without Tears
Packaging logic into components makes multitier architectures less painful. (Column: Component Assembler)
February, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 2) Page 74
Next-Generation Middleware
Multitiered distributed systems and the web are changing the face of middleware as we know it. (Feature)
September, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 10) Page 69
The Midas Touch
A look inside Borland's high-end, enterprise-ready middleware solution. (Column: Application Architect)
August, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 9) Page 22
Desegregating DBMSs
The Art of Implementing Integrated, Interactive Web-to-Database Applications (Column: Server Side)
May, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 5) Page 95
Moving to N-Tier RAD
Why n-tier tools are finally becoming relevant for application architects. (Column: Application Architect)
March, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 3) Page 24
Taming Data Giants, Part 2
Managing massive databases requires specialized strategies and techniques. (Feature)
March, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 3) Page 63
OLE-Enabled Middleware
By the end of 1997, you could find yourself building applications with Vipers and Falcons. (Column: C/S Developer)
January, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 1) Page 26
Database Event Alerters
When, why, and how event alerters can be useful additions to your system. (Column: server Side)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 101
Trigger Happy
A look at the many implementations of database triggers (Column: Server Side)
May, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 5) Page 89
Toppling the Tower of Babble (Rational Software's Grady Booch, Ivar Jacobson, and Jim Rumbaugh)
Rational Software's leading object methodologists are all speaking the same Unified Modeling Language. (Interview)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 68
Mixing Tuples and Objects
Object/relational databases are all the rage, but do they really fulfill a need? (Column: Application Architect)
December, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 13) Page 22
Extending Relational Databases
Beyond the BLOB: How Informix, IBM, and Oracle let you add Extendible Datatypes to their relational DBMSs. (Feature)
December, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 13) Page 45
Inside Oracle8
Oracle's latest release brings extended-relational technology and improved parallel processing to the enterprise. (Feature)
December, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 13) Page 62
A DBA's View of DB2
Taking IBM's new turbocharged DB2 Verson 5.0 out for a spin. (Column: Server Side)
December, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 13) Page 71
A Slow Trip Though the Universe
Universal servers offer important benefits, but adoption will be slow. (Column: From the Editor)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 8
Universal Servers, Part 2: The Players
A behind-the-hype look at today's emerging extended-relational DBMSs. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 75
Other Planets in the Universe
(Sidebar)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 82
Debating Databases at DB/Expo
RDBMS vendors argue the merits and methods of supporting complex data types. (Column: From the Editor)
December, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 13) Page 6
The Oracle Enterprise Strategy
From the networked enterprise to the Network Computer, Oracle builds on its database foundation. (Feature)
September, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 10) Page 42
Ray Lane Speaks Out
(Sidebar)
September, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 10) Page 48
Objects Meet Data
Unless you have the right tools, mixing objects and tables is like mixing oil and water. (Feature)
September, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 10) Page 72
The VBA-Powered Desktop
Microsoft's VB-Based Application Scripting Environment May Become a de facto Standard (Column: Object.Client)
April, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 4) Page 75
Visual Basic 4.0: Ready for the Enterprise?
Microsoft stakes its claim in the enterprise-wide application development landscape. (Feature)
January, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 1) Page 44
Visual InterDev and Friends
An Up-Close Look at Microsoft's Long-Awaited Web Application Development Tool (Feature)
April, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 4) Page 11, Internet Systems
Comparing JavaScript and VBScript
Evaluating scripting engines from Netscape and Microsoft. (Feature)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 26, Internet Systems
Taming Data Giants, Part 2
Managing massive databases requires specialized strategies and techniques. (Feature)
March, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 3) Page 63
Taming Data Giants
Getting a Grip on VLDB in the Real World (Feature)
February, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 2) Page 38
It's Time for Data Compression
Data warehouses are ideal targets for the benefits of data compression. (Column: Data Warehouse Architect)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 18
Monster Dimensions
Design solutions for handling changes in very large dimensions (Column: Data Warehouse Architect)
May, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 5) Page 14
Configuration Management
New tools automate the chores associated with component-based development. (Column: Enterprise Manager)
February, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 2) Page 10
Managing Change
Version-control tools to help you stay on top of your Web environment (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S14, Internet Systems
Configuration Management Systems
Capabilities to Look for When Evaluating Configuration Management Systems (Column: Enterprise Client/Server)
May, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 5) Page 12
Applet Designer
Applet Designer is a Visual Basic add-in that converts new or existing VB applications into Java applets. (Review)
June, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 7) Page 33
Visual Basic 5.0
Client/Server Meets ActiveX in the Latest Version of Microsoft's Trusted Application Development Tool (Review)
April, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 4) Page 50
Data Director 2.0
CenterView Data Director 2.0 (formerly known as Choreo) is an integrated client/server development extension for Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0. (Review)
November, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 12) Page 38
Components, We Got Components
There's something for everyone in today's component and tools marketplace. (Column: Desktop DBMS)
August, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 9) Page 107
Battle of the Visual Masters
Delphi vs. Visual Basic vs. Power Objects (Feature)
April, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 4) Page 91
Visual Basic 4.0: Ready for the Enterprise?
Microsoft stakes its claim in the enterprise-wide application development landscape. (Feature)
January, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 1) Page 44
The Successes and Failures of Application Development Tools
Will your application development last like the Rolling Stones or crash and burn like Milli Vanilli? (Feature)
May, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 5) Page 71
Behind the Lines
Everything you need to know about managing a Web site for the long haul. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S4, Internet Systems
Beyond Broken Links
The inside scoop on testing database-driven Web sites, and how new tools can help. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S9, Internet Systems
Log Analysis
Using Web server log files to make an objective and useful analysis of your site. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S12, Internet Systems
Inner Workings: Server-Side Development Decisions
The mechanics of current Internet/Intranet servers are setting the tone of your future development efforts. (Feature)
January, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 1) Page 6, Internet Systems
Web Servers for Database Applications
Tighten up your Web applications by using a Web server with direct links to databases. (Feature)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 31, Internet Systems
Visual InterDev and Friends
An Up-Close Look at Microsoft's Long-Awaited Web Application Development Tool (Feature)
April, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 4) Page 11, Internet Systems
Inner Workings: Server-Side Development Decisions
The mechanics of current Internet/Intranet servers are setting the tone of your future development efforts. (Feature)
January, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 1) Page 6, Internet Systems
Behind the Lines
Everything you need to know about managing a Web site for the long haul. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S4, Internet Systems
Beyond Broken Links
The inside scoop on testing database-driven Web sites, and how new tools can help. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S9, Internet Systems
Log Analysis
Using Web server log files to make an objective and useful analysis of your site. (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S12, Internet Systems
Managing Change
Version-control tools to help you stay on top of your Web environment (Feature)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page S14, Internet Systems
Netscape LiveWire Pro 1.0
LiveWire Pro is a visual tool suite designed for managing Web sites and creating live online applications. (Review)
December, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 13) Page 31
Data Binding in Dynamic HTML
Microsoft's DHTML extensions offload forms and data management into browsers. (Feature)
March, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 3) Page 47
Visual Cafe for Java 2.0
Visual Cafe for Java 2.0 is a major upgrade to a veteran Java development tool. Its database features are based on Symantec's dbANYWHERE middleware server. (Review)
February, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 2) Page 29
Borland JBuilder Client/Server Suite
Jbuilder Client/Server Suite is Borland's new Java database development tool that includes Borland's database middleware and other database tools. (Review)
February, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 2) Page 31
Crystal Reports Professional 6.0
Crystal Reports Professional 6.0 is a reporting and query tool for PC and SQL databases that offers both advanced development features and
interactive Web publishing. (Review)
January, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 1) Page 27
Keeping Active
A view of Microsoft's active platform and Visual Interdev. (Column: Object.Client)
December, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 13) Page 75
WebSpeed 2.0
Progress Software's WebSpeed is a development tool and transaction server that lets you develop, deploy and maintain powerful enterprise-class transaction-processing applications. (Review)
November, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 12) Page 33
Connecting Sybase to the Web
Strategies for developing Perl-driven Sybase SQL Server applications for the Web. (Feature)
November, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 12) Page 69
Netiva
Netiva lets users create multiuser relational databases that are automatically networked and instantly deployable on intranets. (Review)
August, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 9) Page 32
Web Database Innovations
New web database tools show the way but do not get you there. (Column: Object.Client)
August, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 9) Page 91
DTL DataSpot 1.0
DataSpot is a Web data publishing program with search and retrieval capabilities that work across heterogeneous data sources. DTL offers a DataSpot demonstration using the 1997 DBMS and Internet Systems Buyer's Guide (to see it, go to www.dtl.co.il/dtl/ (Review)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 33
Unlocking the Mainframe
Technical Issues and Architectures Involved in Making Legacy Databases Accessible From a Web Browser (Feature)
June, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 7) Page 54
Desegregating DBMSs
The Art of Implementing Integrated, Interactive Web-to-Database Applications (Column: Server Side)
May, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 5) Page 95
Database Security on the Web
Systems and Methodologies for Identifying and Protecting Weak Spots in Your Web-Enabled Database--Before Someone Else Does (Feature)
April, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 4) Page 6, Internet Systems
Migrating to the Internet
A Representative Slice of What Mainframe Vendors are Offering to Help You (Feature)
April, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 4) Page 30, Internet Systems
Allaire Cold Fusion 2.0 Professional
Cold Fusion is a Web application development tool for people who want to use the Web to create dynamic-page applications and interactive Web sites on corporate Intranets and the Internet. (Review)
February, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 2) Page 27
Textbases Deliver Web Results
If all text retrieval products support Web access, how do you pinpoint the best one for your job? (Feature)
January, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 1) Page 13, Internet Systems
The Object Database Goes Online
Can the Internet help the ODBMS gain acceptance as the undisputed master of complex data management? (Feature)
January, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 1) Page 18, Internet Systems
A New Face for OLAP
OLAP on the Web shows almost the same flexibility as its client/server counterpart. (Feature)
January, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 1) Page 24, Internet Systems
NetScheme InterMart Toolkit
NetScheme InterMart Toolkit uses object-oriented technology to interpret, classify, and display the important business relationships within your datamart or data warehouse. [Editor's note: NetScheme is planning to change the name of this product. How eve (Review)
November, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 12) Page 35
Tool Time
Taking stock of the available development tools and what may work for you. (Feature)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 15, Internet Systems
Web Servers for Database Applications
Tighten up your Web applications by using a Web server with direct links to databases. (Feature)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 31, Internet Systems
Middleware on the Web
A variety of products can connect Web clients to data and application services over the Internet and Intranets. (Feature)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 36, Internet Systems
Internet Tools Product Chart
50 Internet and Intranet Development Tools (Product Chart)
October, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 11) Page 43, Internet Systems
Visual dBASE Does the Web
Borland's new WebTools add-on product lets Visual dBASE developers build web-enabled applications. (Column: Desktop DBMS)
September, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 10) Page 89
ODBC Branches Out
Recent innovations in ODBC include multiplatform drivers, ODBC servers, replication, Web access, and more. (Feature)
April, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 4) Page S 4
Integrating BackOffice Servers
Understanding how the various BackOffice servers interact will help you achieve true cooperative data access. (Feature)
February, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 2) Page 65
Running on NT
Does Windows NT have what it takes to host powerful enterprise databases? (Feature)
December, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 13) Page 36
Windows NT: Readers Respond
Results of the DBMS survey on Windows NT as a database platform. (Column: From the Editor)
November, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 12) Page 8
Windows NT: Your Call
Would you run your enterprise database applications on Windows NT? (Column: From the Editor)
August, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 9) Page 8
The Microsoft Enterprise
The desktop giant makes its move for the enterprise market. (Feature)
November, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 12) Page 76
The Oracle Enterprise Strategy
From the networked enterprise to the Network Computer, Oracle builds on its database foundation. (Feature)
September, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 10) Page 42
Another Java Tour
A Guide to Selected Internet Resources for Java Developers (News)
May, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 5) Page S15, Internet Systems
Databases on the Net
Joe explores SQL databases on the World Wide Web. (Column: SQL Explorer)
September, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 10) Page 20
Year 2000: A Warm-Up Exercise
Year 2000 strategies will be helpful when other numbers start to run out. (Column: From the Editor)
January, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 1) Page 8
Oracle Year 2000 Pitfalls
Practical techniques for addressing the Y2K problem in Oracle-based applications. (Feature)
January, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 1) Page 55
Social Security After 2000
The Social Security adminstration revamps its massive databases to asssure the delivery of benefits into the next century. (Feature)
January, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 1) Page 62
Testing Year 2000 Conversions
(Feature)
January, 1998 (Vol 11, Num 1) Page 67
Year 2000 - Threat or Menace?
Joe breaks the Year 2000 problem down into four separate but related problems. (Column: SQL for Smarties)
July, 1997 (Vol 10, Num 8) Page 20
Year 2000: Crisis or Opportunity
Is the year 2000 a time to panic or an opportunity to update or replace your patched-together applications? (Column: Enterprise Client/Server)
June, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 7) Page 10
Old Friends and New Problems
Genexus revisited, the Nucleus Server, the year 2000 problem, and a SQL puzzle. (Column: SQL Explorer)
February, 1996 (Vol 9, Num 2) Page 18