Mode 1

The first mode of EMPRESS RDBMS utilization is Application Development.

Application developers find that software which is flexible and technologically advanced allows for fast production of advanced applications.

EMPRESS RDBMS is well suited for fast development of advanced applications.

Below are some of the major EMPRESS features and benefits in Application Development Mode.

Embeddable

EMPRESS RDBMS can be linked with a client application, so that the application and EMPRESS run in a single address space.  This allows applications using EMPRESS RDBMS to be deployed as a single unified program that is potentially robust and efficient.

Deterministic Response

EMPRESS RDBMS supports deterministic response through alternative data structures and time-out functions.  Alternative data structures allow database response time to be relatively constant.  Time-out functions on database calls return control to a calling application once a specified time limit has been exceeded.  An application developer can set time-out limits on inserts, deletes, updates and selects.

Lightning Fast Performance

EMPRESS RDBMS offers a kernel level "C" API called MR routines. Applications written in MR routines do not need to be parsed at run time.  Additional speed functionality in the MR routines include fine control over locking, memory management, and selection based on record numbers.

Flexible Development

Developers can use familiar development tools to build applications embedded with the EMPRESS database engine.  There is no need to learn a new development environment or new programming language. EMPRESS RDBMS supports a number of standard API's so most popular development tools can be easily connected to EMPRESS RDBMS. Applications can be developed in a variety of programming languages including C, JAVA, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic and HTML.

Friendly Storage Requirements

EMPRESS databases can be located on most storage devices as long as the operating system supports the storage device.  Storage devices may be SCSI RAID, IDE, RAM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM or any new technology the O/S will support.  In addition, EMPRESS database tables may be split across many different storage devices.  So database tables may be in RAM, on hard disk and on CD-ROM.

Small Footprint

EMPRESS RDBMS is highly modular. The size of the EMPRESS footprint depends on the host operating system and the number of EMPRESS options chosen.

Wide Range of Platforms

EMPRESS RDBMS is available on many hardware platforms and operating systems.  In addition, EMPRESS RDBMS may be easily ported to a user requested hardware and operating system for a standard fee.  Application developers, who embed EMPRESS RDBMS, have a large choice for both development and target systems.

Friendly Partnership Program

Application developers have easy access to all EMPRESS products.  Empress Software offers a cost effective way for application developers to use all EMPRESS products including product support, updates, training, consulting and discounts on run-time modules.

Advanced Product Distribution

Empress Software distribution media contains all available EMPRESS products for a specific hardware and operating system combination.  An installation key is used to "unlock" the selected EMPRESS products.  Additional licenses are installed via new keys sent by email or fax.

Impossible Made Possible

Application developers can easily use EMPRESS advanced features to quickly develop innovative applications ahead of their competitors.

Mode 2

The second mode of EMPRESS RDBMS utilization is Production Deployment.

Production Mode begins when an application is deployed on a target system.

The benefits of using EMPRESS in Production Mode include reliability, high performance and maintenance-free operation.

Below are some of the major EMPRESS features and benefits in Production Mode.

Significant Cost Savings

Once deployed in Production Mode, EMPRESS has significant cost savings:

1. EMPRESS has an excellent price/performance ratio.
2. EMPRESS RDBMS requires little or no maintenance.
3. EMPRESS support and upgrade fees are very cost effective.
4. EMPRESS RDBMS hardware requirements are low.

High Availability

EMPRESS RDBMS supports several high availability methodologies including database integrity utility, recovery log, support for RAID systems and EMPRESS Replication Server.

Deployment Flexibility

EMPRESS RDBMS is available for many combinations of hardware and operating systems. EMPRESS client and server software can be installed across a wide range of UNIX, Linux, Windows and Real-Time systems.

Scalability

EMPRESS RDBMS can be deployed on entry-level workstations as well as on high-end 64-bit multi-processor servers.

In-Depth Database Expertise

Empress Software front line Technical Support staff are knowledgeable database experts who give high quality support.

Easy Access to User Data

Users can access data stored in EMPRESS database through standard interfaces, multiple API's, kernel level interface application programs as well as many popular third party software products.

High Performance

Users of EMPRESS RDBMS will benefit from one of the fastest embedded real-time database engines in the industry.