Re: Database access as service pgm or bind by copy?

[Scott Klement <klemscot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

When you say "database server program" what are you referring to?  What
will this module do?  What will need to call it?


On Fri, 5 Jan 2001, Jade Richtsmeier wrote:

> We're trying to decide what is the best route to go with our database
> 'server' programs.  Do we create them as a service program or do we
> bind them by copy to each program that uses them.
> 
> We've read many places that service programs should be used for common
> utilities and routines that many programs or applications use.  Bind
> by copy should be reserved for modules that perform lower-level
> routines within a larger program but are not shared among many
> programs or applications.  Okay, that said, what category does a
> database 'server' program fall into.  My guess is that the answer will
> be.......'it depends'.
> 
> Any suggestion or comments would be very welcome!
> 
> TIA
> 

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