Abstract
This paper compares various databases: Access, SQL, MS SQL Server 2000, Oracle, DB2 and MySQL. The paper describes each database system, explaining which language it uses, what application it is best used for, and compares it to the other databases covered in this paper. The paper presents the advantages of using one database system over another one from a financial and technological point of view.

From the Paper
"Microsoft Office Access is a multi-user relational database management system. It is designed to allow user to quickly assemble, display, and share data with others while protecting the privacy of the data and ensuring to have full control over how the data is used and distributed. It makes use of visual design for queries, forms and reports for developing client-server database solutions. It is committed in offering integrated development environment, incremental compilation and interactive visual debugger, breakpoints and single step-through. Although the maximum database size is 1 GB, still database can include linked tables in other files and its total size is limited only by available storage capacity. The difference of Microsoft Access to other database is that it has a nice GUI that enables user to easily manage all information from a single database file. Within the file, user can use Tables for storing data, Queries for finding and retrieving data you want, Forms for view, add and update data within the table, Reports for analyzing or printing data and Data Access pages to view, update the database data."

Tags:microsoft, relational, multi, user

Abstract
This paper stresses that businesses want the most cost efficient database that can still do a very good job; therefore, Microsoft Access is almost out of the question for large database needs because it slows down when it holds too much data and is best suited and made for small data needs. The author states that the most important criteria is budgetary constrains: Microsoft Access costs roughly $200 while Oracle Enterprise costs $40,000, Microsoft SQL Server enterprise costs $20,000 and DB2 is about $25,000. The paper relates that any database security plan should start with the server and network and provide prevention, detection, response, authentication, authorization, table access and auditing.

Table of Contents
Databases
Overview
List of Important Criteria When Choosing the Right Database
Reasons for These Criteria
Budget Criteria
Data Needs Criteria
Functionality Criteria
Security Criteria
Operating System Support Criteria
Business Model Criteria
Administration and Ease of Use Criteria
Federal Compliance Criteria
Upgrades/Modifications Criteria
Collaboration Criteria
Review

From the Paper
"The data needs of the business are important when choosing the right DB. For instance, MS Access, although cheap, would be best suited for very small businesses or low data needs. On the other hand, large organizations with large data needs should use the industrial strength DBs like DB2 and Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. DB2 and Oracle are better suited for the really large data needs. For example: MS Access can hold 2GB of data; SQL Server can hold 1,048,516 TB of data."

Tags:cost-efficient, small-business, security-plan, speed, function

Abstract
This paper presents an overview of multiple sclerosis (MS) and reveals that MS constitutes the most common neurological illness in North America and Europe. The characteristics of MS are explained and ways to deal with the depression are discussed. Also discussed, is the option of deep brain stimulation (DBS) as well as other treatment options. MRI images of a regular brain and of a brain from a person with MS are included with the paper. A huge amount of resource material is also included.

Outline:
This Particular Population
MRI Images
Challenging Characteristics
Resources
New Insight
Dealing with Depression
Surgical Treatments
Treatment Options

From the Paper
"Numerous steps leading to the development process of MS remain invisible and unidentified. The contemporary consensus regarding MS. Albeit, posits it likely evolves from a genetically susceptible subject, of the immune system's activation by various viral agents, consequently initiating a pathogenetic surge ultimately contributing the myelin sheath and axon being destroyed.
"Multiple sclerosis (MS) constitutes the current, most common neurological illness in North America and Europe. MS, Doughty reports, affects approximately 2.5 million individuals worldwide. At times, the complex, daunting aspects of MS contribute to challenging individuals, with MS, mentally, physically personally, socially, and vocationally. Accompanying challenges continually confront individuals with MS with critical crossroads in life and require relevant rationale choices be made by them and/or those who work with and care for this particular population."

Tags:deep, brain, stimulation, depression, central, nervous, system, myelin

Abstract
This paper methodically examines Access SQL, MS SQL Server 2000, Oracle, DB2 and MySQL. The author explains, for example, that MS Access is a relational database management system used on desktop computer to manage information on different levels for different purposes and provides some capabilities for making a database available on the web. The paper continues, for example, that the system requirements for DB2 includes a Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP1 or Windows 2003 Server operating system, a Pentium 100 MHz or faster processor, 128MB or more RAM and a hard drive with 75 MB of free disk space with additional space required to store vulnerability information.

Table of Contents
MS Access
System Requirements (Access 2003)
Company
MS SQL Server 2000
System Requirements (with Service Pack 4)
Company
Oracle
System Requirements
Recommended Server Specifications
Minimum Client Specifications
Company
DB2
System Requirements
Company
MySQL
System Requirements
Company

From the Paper
"Oracle is a relational database management system. Oracles latest technology, today's system designers and developers can build 21st century enabled applications ranging from critical online transaction processing systems supporting thousand of users to multi-terabyte data warehouses for decision support and also World Wide Web-based applications. Bradmark Technologies is a company that offers database management software used with products from providers including Oracle, Sybase and Microsoft. Customers in a variety of industries use Bradmark's products for tasks such as database monitoring, performance tuning and database administration."

Tags:relational-database, web, desktop, ram, free-space

Abstract
This paper presents the many standards for accessing data including Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), OLE DB, Active Data Objects (ADO), and Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA). The paper contends that the world of integration middleware is constantly evolving. Initial standards from Microsoft such as ODBC have been replaced by OLE DB, which it then enhanced with ADO. The paper claims that not only do replacement standards emerge, but competing standards vie for acceptance. DCOM and COBRA are two such examples that have pros and cons, forcing companies to make tradeoffs in their application development and interoperability decisions.

From the Paper
"ODBC is an open standard application programming interface (API) for accessing a relational database (Open Database Connectivity, TechTarget). By using ODBC statements in a program, the application can access files in databases that support the standard. ODBC was created by the SQL Access Group and first released in 1992. Although Microsoft Windows was the first to provide an ODBC product, versions now exist for most platforms. ODBC is based on and closely aligned with The Open Group standard Structured Query Language (SQL) Call-Level Interface (Open Database Connectivity, TechTarget). It allows programs to use SQL requests that will access databases without having to know the proprietary interfaces to the databases. ODBC handles the SQL request and converts it into a request the individual database system understands. In addition to the ODBC software, a separate module or driver is needed for each database to be accessed."

Tags:computer, information, microsoft, sql

Abstract
This paper provides a comparison of 5 DBMSs, Access, Oracle, SQL, DB2, and Sybase in terms of their history, features and installation. The pricing and licensing, typical applications in selected companies and the advantages and disadvantages of each are also discussed.

Tags:computer science, technology, database, DBMS, DBA, Oracle, SQL, DB2, Sybase, Access, advantages, disadvantages, history, features, installation, pricing, licensing, applications

Abstract
This paper explains that the most common computer database systems used in small businesses are Oracle, IBM DB2, Paradox, MySQL and Microsoft Access, which is used by the author's company. The author feels that Microsoft Access, which the company now uses, is a good choice for an easy-to-use yet feature-rich database system and meets the needs of the organization for the time being; therefore, the author does not recommend investing in any other database software system. The memo relates that, at present, Microsoft Access is used only to maintain employee records; the author recommends that (1) the use be expanded to included inventory and client and vendor management and that intensive training in the use of Microsoft Access be initiated.

From the Paper
"We are a small company and database usage has been so far kept to a minimum; mainly we use them for human resources management. However, as our company grows I would like to see the use of databases increase and expand into other departments. Furthermore, I have noticed that few office personnel are familiar enough with Microsoft Access to use it regularly or to its full advantage. Our organization would greatly benefit from a training program that focuses on the implementation of databases."

Tags:easy-to-use, accesss, employee, training, management

Abstract
This paper compares a number of databases in terms of features for Access SQL, MS SQL Server 2000, Oracle, DB2, Informix and MySQL, emphasizing the differences found among these systems.

Abstract
The writer of this paper shows how Broadband is a way to explain how the Internet will embark from the traditional online connection into the freeway of the information system, the combination of digital and fiber optic technology. The paper studies the history of Broadband, its uses and advantages and its use in today's Internet world. Finally, the paper shows - graphically too - the part that broadband will play in the future, both from the Internet and business points of view.

From the Paper
"Compared to dial-up modem, the broadband technology could do it much faster, in seconds. Cable modem, wireless, and DSL provides around ten times faster connections compared to dial-up modem, in any capacity the modem has. With the use of cable modem, such large-filed applications like games and movies can also be viewed and played through the original speed and convenience. It is also possible to do the download, browsing, and checking email click-by-click at the same time without any frustrating trouble of logging in and disconnecting from the ISP."

Tags:DSL, modem, ISP, AT&T, MCI, Telecommunications, Act, Microsoft, Excite@Home, RoadRunner, DBS, sattelite, Echo, Star, FCC, Cox, Communications