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Database applications

Software that facilitates communication between a human user and a database.

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Applet

Software; Database applications

A component that typically executes in a Web browser but can execute in a variety of other applications or devices that support the applet programming model. An applet cannot run on its own but ...

Redundancy

Software; Database applications

The quality of having backup systems that take over operations in the event that the main system fails.

Decision support system (DSS)

Software; Database applications

A computer programme that analyses business data and presents it so that users can make business decisions more easily.

Appliance

Software; Database applications

In Java, a networked device such as a printer, terminas, and client that is managed using an application built using the Java management API (JMAPI). In computing, a server dedicated to one specific ...

Redundant array of independent discs (RAID)

Software; Database applications

Palm-sized disc drives that can be linked together and have more storage capacity, speed, and reliability than conventional disc drives.

Container

Software; Database applications

In Java, an entity that provides life cycle management, security, deployment, and runtime services to components.

Transparent gateway

Software; Database applications

Middleware that enables viewing of data resident in a non-Oracle database from Oracle applications.

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