Some Reliability Issues in Very Large Databases.

Lynch, Clifford A.

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ERIC Number: EJ384398

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Publication Date: 1988

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Some Reliability Issues in Very Large Databases.

Lynch, Clifford A.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v39 n6 p408-20 Nov 1988

Describes the unique reliability problems of very large databases that necessitate specialized techniques for hardware problem management. The discussion covers the use of controlled partial redundancy to improve reliability, issues in operating systems and database management systems design, and the impact of disk technology on very large database viability. (23 references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases, Equations (Mathematics), Error Patterns, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Mathematical Formulas, Optical Data Disks, Quality Control, Reliability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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