Distributed Database Management Systems A Practical Approach [Hardcover]

This book addresses issues related to managing data across a distributed database system. It is unique because it covers traditional database theory and current research, explaining the difficulties in providing a unified user interface and global data dictionary. The book gives implementers guidance on hiding discrepancies across systems and creating the illusion of a single repository for users. It also includes three sample frameworks—implemented using J2SE with JMS, J2EE, and Microsoft .Net—that readers can use to learn how to implement a distributed database management system. IT and development groups and computer sciences/software engineering graduates will find this guide invaluable.Preface.

1 Introduction.

1.1 Database Concepts.

1.2 DBE Architectural Concepts.

1.3 Archetypical DBE Architectures.

1.4 A New Taxonomy.

1.5 An Example DDBE.

1.6 A Reference DDBE Architecture.

1.7 Transaction Management in Distributed Systems.

1.8 Summary.

1.9 Glossary.

References.

References. 

2 Data Distribution Alternatives.

2.1 Design Alternatives.

2.2 Fragmentation.

2.3 Distribution Transparency.

2.4 Impact of Distribution on User Queries.

2.5 A More Complex Example.

2.6 Summary.

2.7 Glossary.

References.

Exercises. 

3 Database Control.

3.1 Authentication.

3.2 Access Rights.

3.3 Semantic Integrity Control.

3.4 Distributed Semantic Integrity Control.

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