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This chapter describes the ways that database management systems utilize computer networks and remote computers to support client-server processing, parallel database processing, and distributed databases. After this chapter, the student should have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
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List reasons for client-server processing, parallel database processing, and distributed data. |
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Describe two-tier, three-tier, and multiple-tier client-server database architectures. |
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Describe common architectures for parallel database processing. |
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Describe differences between technology for tightly integrated and loosely integrated distributed databases. |
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Compare the different kinds of distributed database transparency. |
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Understand the nature of query processing and transaction processing for distributed databases. |