Great Bridge Announces Launch of Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1, the Latest Release of the World's Most Advanced Open Source Database.Business/Technology Editors NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2001 New Installation and Support Package Removes Entry Barrier to Open Source Migration With QA-tested PostgreSQL 7.1 Great Bridge, the open source pioneers who launched the first-ever commercial release of the PostgreSQL database in December 2000, today announced the launch of Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1, the latest version of the world's most advanced open source database. Great Bridge has packaged the release with a graphical installer, leading database administration tools, professional documentation and an installation and configuration support package to help application developers quickly and easily deploy the power of PostgreSQL in advanced database-driven applications. This offering appeals to enterprise users seeking a powerful, full-featured alternative to the costly licensing fees and poor technical support that accompany proprietary database software. Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1 is a feature-rich, object-relational database A database that provides both relational and object database capabilities. See universal server. that delivers the functionality required for advanced database-driven applications. Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1 offers strong enhancements and additions such as Great Bridge's graphical installer, technical documentation including installation, user and reference guides, advanced administration tools, 30 days installation and configuration support, and one year of software updates. Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1 platform support includes Linux (shipping 7/16/2001) and Sun Solaris (shipping 8/6/2001). "Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1 offers the cross-platform scalability, reliability and performance required for today's enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. ," said Robert Gilbert Robert Gilbert can refer to:
For application programmers and developers, Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1's key features include: --industry-standard compliance, including core ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. 92 support and ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. and JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) A programming interface that lets Java applications access a database via the SQL language. Since Java interpreters (Java Virtual Machines) are available for all major client platforms, this allows a platform-independent database APIs for broad application integration and compatibility; --robust transaction support (ACID compliance); --embedded C and multiple programming language support, including C/C C/C Center to Center C/C Combustion Chamber C/C Command/Control C/C Crew Chief C/C cabin cruiser (US DoD) C/C chief complaint (medical) C/C Channel-to-Channel C/C Communication and Collaboration ++, PHP (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor) A scripting language used to create dynamic Web pages. With syntax from C, Java and Perl, PHP code is embedded within HTML pages for server side execution. , Perl, Tcl/Tk; --advanced locking capabilities, including better-than-row-level-locking to ensure that database writers never block readers; --online backup and rollback for availability and recovery; --extensibility, with object-oriented support for user-defined data types and non-atomic data structures. Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1 delivers the following new features and enhancements from its previous release: --write-ahead logging, which enables automatic recovery of databases following a system crash; --unlimited row size, which allows rows of any length to be stored with good performance; --outer joins, with full compliance with SQL 92 outer join syntax; --new function manager; --support for dynamic SQL, which will improve the process of porting from other database packages that contain dynamic query execution capabilities; --support for complex queries and a variety of new and modified utilities and functions. Pricing and availability The 30-day installation and configuration support package for Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1 is priced at $495 and includes the software, documentation and a year of software updates. The package is available for pre-ordering immediately. General availability for Great Bridge PostgreSQL 7.1 begins Monday, July 16. Great Bridge offers additional support and services, including 24x7 production support, hands-on implementation and development consulting, and comprehensive training programs. About Great Bridge Great Bridge LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control provides open source solutions powered by PostgreSQL, the world's most advanced open source database. Great Bridge delivers value-added open source software and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services based on PostgreSQL, empowering e-business builders with an enterprise-class database and tools at a fraction of the cost of closed, proprietary alternatives. Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, Great Bridge is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. funded by Landmark Communications, Inc., the media company that also owns The Weather Channel, weather.com, and national and international interests in newspapers, broadcasting, electronic publishing and interactive media. |
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