Re: Hierarchical design question

In article <2s64bi$57e@louie.udel.edu> connolly@stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Thomas Connolly) writes: >From: connolly@stimpy.eecis.udel.edu (Thomas Connolly) >Subject: Hierarchical design question >Date: 28 May 1994 00:47:46 GMT >Keywords: Hierarchical, performance, database design >Attention database gurus: >I am currently investigating how to migrate a rather large hierarchical >based application running on a DEC VAX to a relational DBMS. The >application consists of around 3 million lines of PL1/Fortran code >going against a Codasyl (NEXUS) database. It is extremely fast and >complex. >I would like to hear from anyone that feels qualified to comment >on this effort in general and specifically on the following approach >that we are considering: If it is so fast and working why make the change? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Roberts jroberts@interaccess.com James Roberts Computer Consulting 708/658-9409 ----------------------------------------------------------------------