Article Title

Handling Unstructured Data Type in DB2 and Oracle

Authors

Alexander P. Pons, Computer Information Systems, University of Miami
Hassan Aljifri, Computer Information Systems, University of Miami

Abstract

The objective of our work is to determine which mainstream object-relational database management systems (ORDMS) provide convenient facilities for the storage and manipulation of unstructured data objects. These objects, which consist of video, audio, photographs, and even executable code such as Java applets, are becoming readily employed by desktop, network, and Internet applications. Typically, these ORDMSs must store the objects in a manner by which they can be easily accessed, but more importantly, easily processed during either storage or retrieval. Our focus is on two of the ORDMS market leaders: IBM’s DB2 and Oracle. The salient facilities of DB2 and Oracle in handling object types are analyzed, considering their advantages and disadvantages.

Recommended Citation

Pons, Alexander P. and Aljifri, Hassan (2003) "Handling Unstructured Data Type in DB2 and Oracle," Communications of the IIMA: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6687.1015
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/ciima/vol3/iss2/6