Re: Hierarchical design question

From: James Roberts <jroberts_at_interaccess.com>
Date: Sat, 28 May 1994 21:53:07
Message-ID: <jroberts.91.0015E2E8_at_interaccess.com>


In article <2s64bi$57e_at_louie.udel.edu> connolly_at_stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Thomas Connolly) writes:
>From: connolly_at_stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Thomas Connolly)
>Subject: Hierarchical design question
>Date: 28 May 1994 00:47:46 GMT
>Keywords: Hierarchical, performance, database design

>Attention database gurus:
 

>I am currently investigating how to migrate a rather large hierarchical
>based application running on a DEC VAX to a relational DBMS. The
>application consists of around 3 million lines of PL1/Fortran code
>going against a Codasyl (NEXUS) database. It is extremely fast and
>complex.
 

>I would like to hear from anyone that feels qualified to comment
>on this effort in general and specifically on the following approach
>that we are considering:

If it is so fast and working why make the change?


Jim Roberts                      jroberts_at_interaccess.com
James Roberts Computer Consulting            708/658-9409
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