The Database Factory

About the author STEPHEN G. SCHUR is Vice President of Productive Methods, Inc., a consulting organization headquartered in San Mateo, California. The company plans, designs, and implements active database information systems. Prior to joining Productive Methods, Mr. Schur designed database systems for organizations in the financial, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Recognized as an industry expert, Mr. Schur speaks frequently at database and strategic technology symposiums.

Database Factory Orientation Tour; Division of Labor: Client/Server; Automating Automation: Active Database; The Assembly Line: Active Component Assemblies; Blueprints: Component Case Design; Concurrent Software Engineering: Success Circles; Just-in-Time: State-Based Behavior; Machine Tools: Database Agents; The Data Warehouse; The Instrument Panel: Active Database for Competitive Advantage; Glossary; Index.