A database or database management system that stores information in tables—rows and columns of data—and conducts searches by using data…
The storage of multiple copies of identical data. The process of limiting excessive copying, update, and transmission costs associated with…
A method of building computer systems in which the system is programmed and implemented in segments, rather than waiting until…
A software development process whose purpose is to evaluate the suitability of a potential application for production.
The computer industry standard network protocol or model for computer-to-computer communications. Developed by the International Standards Organization, OSI consists of…
A computing environment that allows users to access and utilize data and software across multiple platforms. Incompatible hardware platforms, operating…
A standard database access method developed to make it possible to access any data from any application, regardless of which…
A type of computer processing in which the computer responds immediately to user requests. Each request is considered to be…