Domains in Logical Data Modeling
by Stephen Rojak, CPIM
In data modeling, a domain is the allowable set of values for an attribute and the common characteristics of that set of values, such as presentation formats and allowable operations. This article discusses domains and domain modeling in greater detail,
describes exactly what the completely defined domain does and does not specify, and shows how the domain definition is created and verified. This article also assesses the contributions that domain modeling can offer to activities throughout the software
development life cycle.
Parallel Systems in 1995: The Year in Review
by Ken Rudin
This article takes a look at the major events and trends in the parallel processing market during the past year, and discusses where the market will be going in the near future. Plus, the article discusses the latest parallel developments from companies
such as IBM, Pyramid, Compaq, Sequent, Oracle, Informix, Sybase, and more.
Enterprise C/S
by Judith Hurwitz
Client/server application development and the Internet meet.
Data Warehouse Architect
by Ralph Kimball
Drilling down, up, and across.
SQL Explorer
by Joe Celko
Joe travels around SQL trees; plus, a new SQL puzzle.
C/S Developer
by David Linthicum
The move toward remote OLE automation by Delphi, PowerBuilder, and Visual Basic: Is it just what Microsoft is waiting for?
Server Side
by Stewart Miller
The ins and outs of DB2 Parallel Edition.
Desktop DBMS
by Tom Spitzer
R:BASE returns with cross-platform and Web support.
Platinum Technology's Plan Analyzer for Oracle lets Oracle developers optimize their SQL queries for faster performance.
Datawatch Corp.'s Monarch for Windows 2.0 extracts data from existing report files to let users access data that may be locked up in legacy mainframe, client/server, or PC systems.
Soft Notes, new client/server database products and upgrades.
Event Alerter
A calendar of conferences, trade shows, and seminars.
Client/Server Connection
News from around the industry.