Re: Data Access Middleware & a Business User's view of data

My man!

Sure, you're cynical, but are you cynical enough?

J.

On Thu, 4 Oct 2001 14:34:12 +0000 (UTC), Todd Gillespie <toddg_at_linux128.ma.utexas.edu> wrote:

>In comp.databases Ron <ronsmyname_at_yahoo.com> wrote:
>: Can anyone recommend a solution that can be used to provide multiple
>: software applications & users access to multiple data sources via a
>: single common logical piece of software (i.e. data access middleware)?
>
>A webserver can do this. There are a number of fine free ones available.
>
>: With capabilities that may include:
>
>: - Presenting a common simplified view of our databases and data
>: sources via a business user oriented metadata layer. Primarily for
>: persons using reporting tools but possibly also our software
>: developers.
>
>After a dozen years of business texts using SQL, who decided that
>databases aren't for business users?
>
>: - Connecting to and joining together multiple different databases via
>: the one interface.
>
>: - Insulating applications from changes to those data sources.
>
>I like to call that a 'programmer'.
>
>: - Providing an additional level of security within the middleware.
>
>*snicker*
>
>: What might you expect to pay?
>
>Just about as much as the salesman can take you for.
>
>These are problems of business organization, software documentation, and
>efficient design. You don't need a new shiny tool to fix them, moreover,
>there is no product that can solve them. Good luck.
Received on Fri Oct 05 2001 - 01:47:49 CEST