Planning and design

 

The first requirement for the successful operation of a distributed relational database is thorough planning. You must consider the needs and goals of your enterprise when making the decision to use a distributed relational database.

How you code an application program, where it resides in relation to the data, and the network design that connects application programs to data are all important design considerations.

Database design in a distributed relational database is more critical than when you deal with just one i5/OS® relational database. With more than one System i™ product to consider, develop a consistent management strategy across the network. The following operations require particular attention when forming your strategy:

To prepare for a distributed relational database, understand both the needs of the business and relational database technology.

 

Parent topic:

Distributed database programming

 

Related concepts


Improving distributed relational database performance through the database