Object Database Handbook

This book is intended for four distinct groups of people. The first group is those with an object programming background who want to store data in a DBMS. This book will provide the basics of DBMS properties that allow the data to be safely shared among multiple, concurrent users.

The second group is made up of people with a DBMS background who are looking for different ways to store data. They might be looking for better performance or better modeling capabilities. This book will provide examples that compare the object and relational models -- and the aspects of relational models that might indicate they should be considering an object model and storing data in an ODBMS.

A third set includes people who manage projects and are wondering if the technology is real. If it is, they want to know the advantages and disadvantages of the technology. This book will provide a background on the technology and where it can be used most successfully, along with a model of how to best ensure such success.

Finally, those people who have decided to use a DBMS for objects and need some guidance in selecting an ODBMS and deploying a successful application will find the book helpful. It provides a selection model that addresses a larger context for technical decision making including business strategies and selection team needs.