Extensibility in ORDBMS databases : an exploration of the data cartridge mechanism in Oracle9i
- Ndakunda, Tulimevava Kaunapawa
- Authors: Ndakunda, Tulimevava Kaunapawa
- Date: 2013-06-18
- Subjects: Database management , Oracle (Computer file)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:4686 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008098 , Database management , Oracle (Computer file)
- Description: To support current and emerging database applications, Object-Relational Database Management Systems (ORDBMS) provide mechanisms to extend the data storage capabilities and the functionality of the database with application-specific types and methods. Using these mechanisms, the database may contain user-defined data types, large objects (LOBs), external procedures, extensible indexing, query optimisation techniques and other features that are treated in the same way as built-in database features . The many extensibility options provided by the ORDBMS, however, raise several implementation challenges that are not always obvious. This thesis examines a few of the key challenges that arise when extending Oracle database with new functionality. To realise the potential of extensibility in Oracle, the thesis used the problem area of image retrieval as the main test domain. Current research efforts in image retrieval are lagging behind the required retrieval, but are continuously improving. As better retrieval techniques become available, it is important that they are integrated into the available database systems to facilitate improved retrieval. The thesis also reports on the practical experiences gained from integrating an extensible indexing scenario. Sample scenarios are integrated in Oracle9i database using the data cartridge mechanism, which allows Oracle database functionality to be extended with new functional components. The integration demonstrates how additional functionality may be effectively applied to both general and specialised domains in the database. It also reveals alternative design options that allow data cartridge developers, most of who are not database server experts, to extend the database. The thesis is concluded with some of the key observations and options that designers must consider when extending the database with new functionality. The main challenges for developers are the learning curve required to understand the data cartridge framework and the ability to adapt already developed code within the constraints of the data cartridge using the provided extensibility APls. Maximum reusability relies on making good choices for the basic functions, out of which specialised functions can be built. , KMBT_363 , Adobe Acrobat 9.54 Paper Capture Plug-in
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- Authors: Ndakunda, Tulimevava Kaunapawa
- Date: 2013-06-18
- Subjects: Database management , Oracle (Computer file)
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:4686 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008098 , Database management , Oracle (Computer file)
- Description: To support current and emerging database applications, Object-Relational Database Management Systems (ORDBMS) provide mechanisms to extend the data storage capabilities and the functionality of the database with application-specific types and methods. Using these mechanisms, the database may contain user-defined data types, large objects (LOBs), external procedures, extensible indexing, query optimisation techniques and other features that are treated in the same way as built-in database features . The many extensibility options provided by the ORDBMS, however, raise several implementation challenges that are not always obvious. This thesis examines a few of the key challenges that arise when extending Oracle database with new functionality. To realise the potential of extensibility in Oracle, the thesis used the problem area of image retrieval as the main test domain. Current research efforts in image retrieval are lagging behind the required retrieval, but are continuously improving. As better retrieval techniques become available, it is important that they are integrated into the available database systems to facilitate improved retrieval. The thesis also reports on the practical experiences gained from integrating an extensible indexing scenario. Sample scenarios are integrated in Oracle9i database using the data cartridge mechanism, which allows Oracle database functionality to be extended with new functional components. The integration demonstrates how additional functionality may be effectively applied to both general and specialised domains in the database. It also reveals alternative design options that allow data cartridge developers, most of who are not database server experts, to extend the database. The thesis is concluded with some of the key observations and options that designers must consider when extending the database with new functionality. The main challenges for developers are the learning curve required to understand the data cartridge framework and the ability to adapt already developed code within the constraints of the data cartridge using the provided extensibility APls. Maximum reusability relies on making good choices for the basic functions, out of which specialised functions can be built. , KMBT_363 , Adobe Acrobat 9.54 Paper Capture Plug-in
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A comparison of web-based technologies to serve images from an Oracle9i database
- Authors: Swales, Dylan
- Date: 2004 , 2013-06-18
- Subjects: Active server pages , Microsoft .NET , JavaServer pages , Oracle (Computer file) , Internet searching , Web site development--Computer programs , World Wide Web , Online information services
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:4583 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004380 , Active server pages , Microsoft .NET , JavaServer pages , Oracle (Computer file) , Internet searching , Web site development--Computer programs , World Wide Web , Online information services
- Description: The nature of Internet and Intranet Web applications has changed from a static content-distribution medium into an interactive, dynamic medium, often used to serve multimedia from back-end object-relational databases to Web-enabled clients. Consequently, developers need to make an informed technological choice for developing software that supports a Web-based application for distributing multimedia over networks. This decision is based on several factors. Among the factors are ease of programming, richness of features, scalability, and performance. The research focuses on these key factors when distributing images from an Oracle9i database using Java Servlets, JSP, ASP, and ASP.NET as the server-side development technologies. Prototype applications are developed and tested within each technology: one for single image serving and the other for multiple image serving. A matrix of recommendations is provided to distinguish which technology, or combination of technologies, provides the best performance and development platform for image serving within the studied envirorunent. , KMBT_363 , Adobe Acrobat 9.54 Paper Capture Plug-in
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- Date Issued: 2004
- Authors: Swales, Dylan
- Date: 2004 , 2013-06-18
- Subjects: Active server pages , Microsoft .NET , JavaServer pages , Oracle (Computer file) , Internet searching , Web site development--Computer programs , World Wide Web , Online information services
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: vital:4583 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1004380 , Active server pages , Microsoft .NET , JavaServer pages , Oracle (Computer file) , Internet searching , Web site development--Computer programs , World Wide Web , Online information services
- Description: The nature of Internet and Intranet Web applications has changed from a static content-distribution medium into an interactive, dynamic medium, often used to serve multimedia from back-end object-relational databases to Web-enabled clients. Consequently, developers need to make an informed technological choice for developing software that supports a Web-based application for distributing multimedia over networks. This decision is based on several factors. Among the factors are ease of programming, richness of features, scalability, and performance. The research focuses on these key factors when distributing images from an Oracle9i database using Java Servlets, JSP, ASP, and ASP.NET as the server-side development technologies. Prototype applications are developed and tested within each technology: one for single image serving and the other for multiple image serving. A matrix of recommendations is provided to distinguish which technology, or combination of technologies, provides the best performance and development platform for image serving within the studied envirorunent. , KMBT_363 , Adobe Acrobat 9.54 Paper Capture Plug-in
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- Date Issued: 2004
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