With this technique, batch programs on IBM mainframes can be created to share information between architectures. While many methods to accomplish database connectivity are available, it seems certain that shops are demanding tools to allow diverse databases to communicate with each other. Rather than gravitating toward some panacea database that handles everyone’s data requirements, the industry is recognizing that many different database architectures are required to meet the needs of the organization. Consequently, we are going to continue seeing the evolution of methods that allow true connectivity, regardless of the hardware platforms or database architectures that must be crossed.

Summary

Now that we have addressed the Oracle connectivity issues relating to client/server systems, we need to take a look at techniques for linking a client/server application with a non-Oracle data server. It’s time to look at Oracle open gateway architecture as well as numerous vendors and programmatic solutions.