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Wind for Clipper's sail
Mediator for SQL Server
enables any CA-Clipper application to work in Microsoft SQL Server 7 database environment.
Mediator allows to save the most valuable thing - thousands of tried-and-true
lines of code while replacing the data storing methods, which are the weakest elements of
CA-Clipper. Porting data to SQL Server database means the end of problems with
damaged indexes, tables that are too big or insufficient protection. Additionally using Mediator
enables CA-Clipper programmers to use full capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server.
Mediator enables a quick and easy
achievement of technological breakthrough in the software, requiring incomparably lower
expenses than are traditionally associated with upgrading the software.
How does
CA-Clipper/MEDIATOR application work?
Mediator is RDD driver.
RDD standard (Replaceable Data Driver) is used with CA-Clipper tools beginning
with version 5. After linking Mediator libraries, CA-Clipper application connects
with MEDIATOR server working with SQL Server, instead of the traditional reading *.dbf
files. CA-Clipper/Mediator application follows a client-server model: data processing
(selection, index modification, sorting) is located on the server, while data presentation
is located on workstations.
Mediator
server can work on the computer with SQL Server database installed, or it can communicate
with a database located on another computer using network libraries.
Profits gained from
using Mediator
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Overcoming of typical defects and limits of CA-Clipper application
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Data security provided by advanced database server
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Access to RDBMS features for CA-Clipper programmers (transactions,
SQL, Transact SQL procedures)
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Wide choice of standardized tools for an extensive data analysis
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Possibility of gradual migration to Graphical User Interface
environment
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Effective and secure work in Wide Area Network
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Cooperation with Terminal software for connecting tens of
workstations via low throughput connections
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Low costs of porting and implementing of the application
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System requirements
Server
CPU: Intel Pentium,
PRO, II, III
Operating System: Microsoft Windows NT
Database: Microsoft SQL Server 7
Workstations
CPU: 80x86,
Pentium
Operating System: DOS, DOS Windows 95/98/NT
Network: TCP/IP or IPX/SPX
Tools
CA-Clipper 5.2e/5.3, Blinker 4.0 or
later
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