Misconceptions About Real-Time Databases

  • Authors:
  • John A. Stankovic;Sang Hyuk Son;Jorgen Hansson

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-

  • Venue:
  • Computer
  • Year:
  • 1999

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Abstract

Increasingly, computer systems--even general-purpose systems--are requiring real-time support, so it's not surprising to hear more about real-time databases.Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about the real-time aspects of databases. Mainstream database users who don't have any experience with real-time systems mistakenly think they are synonymous with speed. Others argue that conventional database technology can be used in real-time applications.To help bring order to the current state of confusion, the authors review nine common misconceptions about real-time databases. They also describe key research areas that need to be addressed to encourage increased activity in this challenging area.