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Client/Server
Database Server
In the client/server configuration,
the Database Server runs as a separate process. The
advantage of this extra complexity includes the following:
 | Performance
- Client/Server offers excellent performance for a
number of reasons. First, its bulk read/write and
Precision Query technologies offer algorithmic
excellence. Second, when operating over a network less
information needs to be communicated. Consequently,
the communications can be completed in less time -
especially over slow networks. More bandwidth is left
for other applications, which also aids overall
network performance. Finally, running the Server on a
high-performance computer improves performance by
letting client applications take advantage of the
server computer's higher processing speed. |
| Stability
- Because the database server is the only application
that changes the database, the risk of database
corruption, due to application/operating system
instability or a power failure at the wrong time is
greatly reduced.
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Client/Server
also includes the following great features:
| Easy
Server Configuration – The Server is easy
for end users to configure the server with a graphical
interface to the server configuration data. Easily
control items such as where the server locates it data
files, the access mode in which tables are opened,
memory allocation options and much more. All server
configuration options can be accessed through the
Server Administrator. |
| Information
Reporting - To help you manage your
client/server applications, the server can supply
reports on a variety of information including: |
| Server
Information - Provides general information
on server resource usage, up-time, number of users
connected and more. |
| Account
Reports - Provides details on all current
server accounts, including account-level file
privileges and any IP address restrictions.
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| Privilege
Reports - Provides a list of all individual
account/table privileges recognized by the server
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| Connection
Information - Provides you with a number of
different reports that detail which accounts are
currently connected to the server, which tables each
account is using and what table/record locks each
account has in place. Useful both for security reasons
and when troubleshooting the client application.
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The
Database Server support Windows 2003, XP, 2000, NT, and
9x. The server supports up to 10 simultaneous connections.
You can also purchase server licenses for larger amounts
of simultaneous connections.
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