Title :
Optimal Query Processing for Distributed Database Systems
Author :
Chu, Wesley W. ; Hurley, Paul
Author_Institution :
Department of Computer Science, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California
Abstract :
A model is developed for determining the optimal policy for processing a given relational model query. The model is based on operating cost (processing cost and communication cost), which is a function of selection of sites for processing query operations, sequence of operations, file size, and data reduction functions. The optimal policy specifies the site selection and sequence of operations that yield minimum operating cost.
Keywords :
Distributed database; local operation group; optimal query processing; query operating cost; query processing graph; query tree; relational algebra; relational database; Algebra; Computer science; Cost function; Data communication; Database systems; Distributed databases; Heuristic algorithms; Query processing; Relational databases; Tree graphs; Distributed database; local operation group; optimal query processing; query operating cost; query processing graph; query tree; relational algebra; relational database;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TC.1982.1676099