| DBMaker is a complete robust
RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) that supports
both traditional business applications written in COBOL
and new technologies like Java, C++, and XML. DBMaker provides
the benefits that are currently sought by people who use
traditional COBOL file structures. DBMaker supplies improved
access and control within any traditional text based (green
screens) application or the latest Graphical User Interface
(GUI). DBMaker makes available the kind of COBOL database
solutions that are needed by ISVs (Independent Software
Vendors), Development Managers, COBOL Developers, and Application
End Users.
DBMaker enables COBOL applications
to adapt more quickly to future enhancement requests and
end user environments. Interoperability Within the RDBMS
Design The ability of an application, or component of an
application, to work with other applications as needed.
When computers were first used to support business transactions,
each application was constructed by hand (typically on a
single proprietary machine). An application provided all
of the needed functions; information was rarely passed between
applications. Applications were also tied to a specific
machine, and high machine maintenance costs limited the
number of systems (both numerically and in operating system
types).
The business environment
of today is extremely different. Desktop computers are used
to access many different types of applications, and users
expect all applications to be available from those desktop
computers. The current business world of downsizing, acquisition,
and partnerships has left businesses with many different
operating systems where applications need to run. At the
same time, computer technologies have diversified through
new languages, interfaces, and the World Wide Web. All of
these factors mean that the number of components (computers,
applications, operating systems, networks, etc.) changes
constantly. If a business does not deal with these changes,
it will be unable to pursue many opportunities for success.
DBMaker provides data interoperability
between COBOL and other applications, without requiring
modifications to COBOL source, and without increasing processing
overhead. DBMaker's support of COBOL is accomplished through
DCI (DBMaker COBOL Interface). DCI connects COBOL ""READ""
and ""WRITE"" statements directly to the internal database
engine, for lightning fast data access and data modification.
DBMaker's support of ANSI SQL-99 allows other applications
(Word processors, Spreadsheets, 4GLs, etc.) direct access
to data. DBMaker's extensive API support (XML, Java, C++,
etc.) provides methods for data interchange with applications
through the web, or in different departments or corporations.
Lastly, DBMaker's robust support of data integrity and security
means that data will be protected against system failure,
and that private information will not be made available
to inappropriate channels. |