Evaluation of database technologies for the CTBT Knowledge Base prototype

Technical Report · Fri Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/434991· OSTI ID:434991

Keyser, R; Shepard-Dombroski, E; Baur, D; Hipp, J; Moore, S; Young, C; Chael, E

This document examines a number of different software technologies in the rapidly changing field of database management systems, evaluates these systems in light of the expected needs of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) Knowledge Base, and makes some recommendations for the initial prototypes of the Knowledge Base. The Knowledge Base requirements are examined and then used as criteria for evaluation of the database management options. A mock-up of the data expected in the Knowledge Base is used as a basis for examining how four different database technologies deal with the problems of storing and retrieving the data. Based on these requirement and the results of the evaluation, the recommendation is that the Illustra database be considered for the initial prototype of the Knowledge Base. Illustra offers a unique blend of performance, flexibility, and features that will aid in the implementation of the prototype. At the same time, Illustra provides a high level of compatibility with the hardware and software environments present at the US NDC (National Data Center) and the PIDC (Prototype International Data Center).

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 434991
• Report Number(s): SAND--96-2094; ON: DE97001853
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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