English | 13 Oct. 2009 | ISBN: 0387496165 | 3818 Pages | True PDF | 62 MB

This multi-volume reference work serves as a gateway to information on all aspects of very large databases. Over 1,400 alphabetically organized entries offer convenient access to basic terminology, concepts, methods, and algorithms. Definitions, key words, illustrations, applications, and a bibliography are provided for each entry. Cross-references throughout the encyclopedia enable readers to quickly jump to related materials.