The Database Factory: Active Database for Enterprise Computing (Wiley Professional Computing) [Paperback]

Stephen G. Schur (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471558443 | ISBN-13: 978-0471558446 | Publication Date: March 1994 | Edition: 1

The Database Factory Focusing on the new generation of distributed client/server information systems, The Database Factory provides the first in-depth treatment of active database design and implementation: This breakthrough work shows how to improve software reliability and lower software development cost using off-the-shelf products. You’ll learn important new techniques such as mistake-proofing, state-based behavior, and client/server data warehouse design. The Database Factory demonstrates how to build and deploy active database applications using standard components. Examples and illustrations from real-world applications guide you through all stages of development from initial analysis to final implementation. The book also covers:

• Workflow integration
• Event management
• Visual programming
• Database agents
• Component repository
• Data replication
• Legacy integration
• Collaborative development
• Standard reusable code

The Database Factory will help you develop enterprise solutions faster, better, and at lower cost.

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From the Back Cover

The Database Factory Focusing on the new generation of distributed client/server information systems, The Database Factory provides the first in-depth treatment of active database design and implementation. This breakthrough work shows how to improve software reliability and lower software development cost using off-the-shelf products. You’ll learn important new techniques such as mistake-proofing, state-based behavior, and client/server data warehouse design. The Database Factory demonstrates how to build and deploy active database applications using standard components. Examples and illustrations from real-world applications guide you through all stages of development from initial analysis to final implementation. The book also covers:

• Workflow integration
• Event management
• Visual programming
• Database agents
• Component repository
• Data replication
• Legacy integration
• Collaborative development
• Standard reusable code

The Database Factory will help you develop enterprise solutions faster, better, and at lower cost. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

About the author STEPHEN G. SCHUR is Vice President of Productive Methods, Inc., a consulting organization headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company plans, designs, and implements active database information systems. Prior to joining Productive Methods, Mr. Schur designed database systems for organizations in the financial, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Recognized as an industry expert, Mr. Schur speaks frequently at database and strategic technology symposiums.

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (March 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471558443
• ISBN-13: 978-0471558446
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,826,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ IN CLIENT/SERVER BOOKS!, December 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Database Factory: Active Database for Enterprise Computing (Wiley Professional Computing) (Paperback)

This is a great reference to understand the client/server database model and some brief data warehouse architecture. I really appreciate the author's vision to see the system building like a "industrial factory" involving world-class manufacturing concepts like Just-In-Time, Success Circles, etc. It's a new perspective of the system life-cycle. Covers very well aspects of relational database concepts, not focusing on a single vendor, with finance and manufacturing concepts. Anyone who was to understand client/server computing MUST READ IT. I didn't find any similar book in the market. Very professional.

5.0 out of 5 stars new area with lot of research scope, August 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Database Factory: Active Database for Enterprise Computing (Wiley Professional Computing) (Paperback)

My heartful thanks to the author for the book in this area. The revised edition may include new focuses in the current areas like workflow management.