This technically reviewed and ADS-endorsed resource delivers to-the-point information on using ADS to build outstanding databases with unparalleled stability, scalability, and performance. Learn to deploy Advantage-enabled applications as stand-alone, peer-to-peer, client/server, and Internet applications with just one set of source code. Plus—CD-ROM contains a trial version of ADS, as well as all of the current database connectivity drivers, database management tools, and configuration tools.
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"A valuable resource for our global customer base and an amazing jumpstart for users that are new to Advantage Database Server." --Charles Jepson, Extended Systems CEO and President
Finally! The official guide to Advantage Database Server has arrived to help you easily develop and deploy client/server applications. Manage large quantities of data and access that data in a multiuser environment with unbelievable speed. Learn how ADS gives you unparalleled reliability and data integrity with little or no database administration. Take advantage of features such as referential integrity, transaction processing, triggers, full text search, and much more. Technically reviewed by the Extended Systems Advantage Database Server R&D team, this one-of-a-kind resource will help you build and deploy reliable, scalable, relational database applications.
- Easily create robust, high-performance, client/server applications
- Leverage ADS's support for both set-based SQL and index-based navigation
- Enjoy nearly maintenance-free administration using self-tuning features
- Get the speed and reliability of a transaction-based remote database server without the complexity
- Support Windows NT/2000/2003, Linux, NetWare, and Windows 98/ME operating systems
- Replace the deprecated Borland Database Engine with practically no modifications
- Use virtually any development environment, including C# .NET, C#Builder, Visual C++, C++Builder, Delphi, Delphi for .NET, Java, JBuilder, Kylix, PHP, Perl, Visual Basic, and Visual Basic .NET
CD-ROM contains a single-user version of ADS and Advantage clients for all development environments--plus tools, utilities, and code samples
About the Authors:
Cary Jensen, Ph.D., is President of Jensen Data Systems, Inc., a Houston-based company that provides training, consulting, and support. He is the best-selling co-author of nineteen books, and is a Web and magazine columnist. He is one of the world's leading authorities on database development, and presents award-winning training seminars in North America and Europe.
Loy Anderson, Ph.D., is Vice President of Jensen Data Systems, Inc., and best-selling, award-winning co-author of nineteen books. She has served as coordinating editor on three books, and manages development seminars.
About the Author
Cary Jensen is an award-winning author of 17 bestsellers, including Oracle Press' Oracle Jbuilder. He is a contributing editor for Delphi Informant Magazine and speaks throughout the United States and Europe on Borland tools.
Loy Anderson is an event coordinator for the 1999-2000 Borland Developer Days as well as the author of several bestsellers.
Loy Anderson is an event coordinator for the 1999-2000 Borland Developer Days as well as the author of several bestsellers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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An excellent reference to ADS for new and existing ADS Devel,
By Randy Portnoff (Toronto, ON) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Advantage Database Server: The Official Guide (Paperback)
I have been using the Advantage Database Server for many years and swear by its stability, performance and ease-of-use. "The Official Guide" is an excellent reference to all that ADS has to offer for both new and seasoned ADS Developers. This reference dispels the myths associated with ISAM databases and explains why ADS is fast, reliable and virtually maintenance-free when compared to other SQL-based engines. It is also an excellent reference to those higher level functions not normally associated with ISAM databases such as SQL queries, data dictionaries, triggers, stored procedures, cursor views, referential integrity and transactions. Finally, the reference also details the new features released in v7.0 such as FTS (Full Text Search).I recommend "The Official Guide" to anyone currently deploying, or interested in deploying, ADS applications. I would also recommend it to those looking for a detailed explanation of a fast, reliable and low maintenance alternative to SQL databases.
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Advantage Database Server: The Official Guide is a WINNER!,
By ROGER CHAD BRYANT (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Advantage Database Server: The Official Guide (Paperback)
I have been working with Advantage Database Server for several years. Many of our customers have (and are still) using Advantage 5.x. We are planning to use some of the newer features of Advantage in our 2004 release and upgrading our customers to ADS 7. This book came at the perfect time as we seek to understand data dictionaries, stored procedures, triggers, and other features that were not available in older versions of Advantage. This book is a life saver and has taught me so much about this powerful database server. I particularly find useful the chapter on the ADS .NET data provider.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent resource for any Advantage programmer.,
By "bmalooley" (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Advantage Database Server: The Official Guide (Paperback)
Advantage Database Server: The Official Guide is an excellent resource for any Advantage programmer. Even though I have been programming with ADS for a number of years now, the Guide has proved to be a valuable asset. I especially liked the sections on FTS and SQL.The book has also been effective in bringing our new programmers up to speed in our office. Cary and Loy have laid out ADS in a simple, yet informative, manner that is perfect for the beginner.
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This chapter is design to provide you with an overall picture of the Advantage Database Server (ADS), including what makes it special, a quick tour of the tools that you will likely use with it, as well as how to build applications using ADS. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
index key expression, data dictionary link, data dictionary node, key index order, live cursor, data dictionary administrator, current data dictionary, associated child records, referential integrity definitions, administrative user name, trigger container, other data dictionary, one data dictionary, conditional index, stored procedure object, given stored procedure, data access mechanisms, invoice table, table encryption, dictionary connections, data dictionary definitions, navigational actions, data dictionary objects, following event handler, trigger project Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Advantage Data Architect, Table Browser, Advantage Database Manager, Advantage Database Server, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Advantage Configuration Utility, Data Provider, Set Filter, Create Index, Date Payment Received, Advantage Query Builder, Advantage Client Engine, Creating Table, Advantage Local Server, Show Invoices, Date Account Opened, Field Size, Samuel Fouts, View Index Structures, Zip Code, Billie Starr, Phone Number, Type Value, Open Table New!
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This chapter is design to provide you with an overall picture of the Advantage Database Server (ADS), including what makes it special, a quick tour of the tools that you will likely use with it, as well as how to build applications using ADS. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
index key expression, data dictionary link, data dictionary node, key index order, live cursor, data dictionary administrator, current data dictionary, associated child records, referential integrity definitions, administrative user name, trigger container, other data dictionary, one data dictionary, conditional index, stored procedure object, given stored procedure, data access mechanisms, invoice table, table encryption, dictionary connections, data dictionary definitions, navigational actions, data dictionary objects, following event handler, trigger project Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Advantage Data Architect, Table Browser, Advantage Database Manager, Advantage Database Server, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Advantage Configuration Utility, Data Provider, Set Filter, Create Index, Date Payment Received, Advantage Query Builder, Advantage Client Engine, Creating Table, Advantage Local Server, Show Invoices, Date Account Opened, Field Size, Samuel Fouts, View Index Structures, Zip Code, Billie Starr, Phone Number, Type Value, Open Table New!
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- Delphi in Depth by Loy Anderson in Front Matter
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