Database Systems Handbook

Overview

With a unique systematic coverage of next-generation databasing,this essential handbook gives computing professionals working in distributed systems a one-stop source of information and tips on the design,operation,and use of database management systems for a wide variety of applications. Addressing all four major classes of databases-entity relationship,network,relational,and object-oriented models-this book discusses developments in real-time databasing. A special section summarizes and evaluates evolving ISO standards.