Active Database and Its Utilization in the Object-Oriented Environment

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-1993

Department

Computing

School

Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering

Abstract

Investigation into the concept of active database and the advantages to be realized of its use, in particular in the field of industrial engineering, to produce a better quality of database in a shorter time frame. Both passive and active databases can be manipulated by commands issued by users or applications. Yet, active database uniqueness lays in its ability to manipulate itself. It is possible for a command to originate from the active database itself instead of from some outside control mechanism. Hence, the database controls actively some of its own functions. The feasibility of utilization of an active database in the area of object oriented environment is investigated. The characteristics of active database which can be used to create a very efficient database is outlined. A proposed methodology which defines levels of activity in a database is outlined.

Publication Title

Computers and Industrial Engineering

Volume

25

Issue

41278

First Page

313

Last Page

316

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