Distributed Database Systems and Their Applications

Author: Shao Peiying (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-04-08
Features: Based on the previous edition, this book has undergone significant revisions. It includes new content closely related to distributed database technology, such as network and database interface technologies, new component-based software development methods, WWW databases, mobile databases, data warehouses, and data mining. These additions reflect the latest trends in distributed database technology and application development. The book also incorporates additional exercises and reference answers for some of them. It provides a comprehensive explanation of the fundamental concepts of distributed database systems, engages in open discussions on controversial topics, and avoids complex proofs for intricate theories. Instead, it employs numerous illustrations and examples to offer clear and accessible explanations, enhancing its educational value and ease of understanding. This book is suitable as a selective course textbook for senior undergraduate students in computer science, particularly as a specialized textbook for graduate students. It can also serve as a reference for researchers and professionals engaged in computer information processing research or related application development.