Hmm ... I thought that what IBM mean by 'embedded database' is "the database you didn't even know you had". [8 words!]
I.E., there's a database 'embedded' in the software package you bought / use, but you may have no idea that there is a database in there, and even if you do understand that fact, you've no idea which DBMS is actually 'under the hood'. ;-) Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 30 March 2004 09:35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: What are "embedded databases" Well, not sure about 10 words or less, but here's my effort: An embedded database is a technology that is deployed as the component responsible for data management within a business application. Dave -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 3/29/2004 2:18 PM Subject: Re: What are "embedded databases" In a message dated 3/29/2004 11:55:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > embedded data base support The other day, someone asked me if I used an "embedded database". And I was like ... what? Can someone give ten words or less of what an embedded database.... is? And then maybe an example of a database that is NOT embedded? Thanks Will -- The information contained in this Internet Email message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged information, but not necessarily the official views or opinions of the New Zealand Defence Force. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, copy or distribute this message or the information in it. If you have received this message in error, please Email or telephone the sender immediately. -- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.oliver.com/mailman/listinfo/u2-users
