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Design and implementation of the wisconsin storage system
Author(s) -
Chou HT.,
Dewitt David J.,
Katz Randy H.,
Klug Anthony C.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
software: practice and experience
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1097-024X
pISSN - 0038-0644
DOI - 10.1002/spe.4380151003
Subject(s) - unix , computer science , component (thermodynamics) , variety (cybernetics) , computer data storage , database , information repository , architecture , software engineering , software , operating system , artificial intelligence , visual arts , thermodynamics , art , physics
We describe the implementation of a flexible data storage system for the UNIX environment that has been designed as an experimental vehicle for building database management systems. The storage component forms a foundation upon which a variety of database systems can be constructed including support for unconventional types of data. We describe the system architecture, the design decisions incorporated within its implementation, our experiences in developing this large piece of software, and the applications that have been built on top of it.