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Hard-Hat C/S Construction: In-Depth Case Studies
In this special section of DBMS, you'll find feature articles on how corporations are using new testing tools, development environments, data warehouses, object-oriented programming tools, and PC-based tools to solve difficult business problems. These feature case studies explain: how to build a mission-critical property management application using distributed object technology; how and why two ISVs chose object-oriented programming to build their financial software packages; how Turner Broadcasting, American Stores, and an independent consultant benefited from using automated testing tools; and much more. Plus, our DBMS columnists provide additional case studies throughout this issue.
Enterprise C/S by Judith Hurwitz
(Taking the steps toward effective client/server application management.)
Data Warehouse Architect
by Ralph Kimball
(How an insurance company built a dimensional data warehouse to analyze claims across all lines of business.)
SQL Explorer by Joe Celko
(How to solve financial, manufacturing, and software patent problems with SQL.)
C/S Developer by David Linthicum
(How the First National Bank of Chicago used Delphi and Interbase to create a corporate card management system.)
Desktop DBMS by Tom Spitzer
(How PC-based database applications keep three major corporations humming.)
Hands-On Reviews Edited by Clara H. Parkes
Raima Corp.'s Velocis database server, a powerful embedded DBMS targeted at C/C++ developers. Velocis runs on just about every popular platform.
Platinum Technology's SQL Spy 2.0, a "pro-active" performance monitor for Oracle. This product helps DBAs bring their SQL scripts under control.
Soft Notes, new client/server database products and upgrades.
David Linthicum answers the question: Can VB 4.0 make the enterprise grade? Plus, another look at telephony; how to build a DBA Repository System; and a CASE/modeling tool roundup.