Title :
Misconceptions about real-time databases
Author :
Stankovic, John A. ; Son, Sang Hyuk ; Hansson, Jorgen
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Virginia Univ., Charlottesville, VA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Increasingly, computer systems-even general purpose systems-are requiring real time support, so it´s not surprising to hear more about real time databases. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about the real time aspects of databases. Mainstream database users who don´t have any experience with real time systems mistakenly think they are synonymous with speed. Others argue that conventional database technology can be used in real time applications. To help bring order to the current state of confusion, the authors review nine common misconceptions about real time databases. They also describe key research areas that need to be addressed to encourage increased activity in this challenging area
Keywords :
database management systems; real-time systems; timing; transaction processing; computer systems; conventional database technology; general purpose systems; mainstream database users; real time applications; real time aspects; real time databases; real time support; research areas; Application software; Audio databases; Control systems; Database systems; Hardware; Real time systems; Sensor systems; Stock markets; Timing; Transaction databases;
