Evaluation of high performance parallel database machines (1994)
Conference Proceeding
Kerridge, J., Jelly, I., & Bates, C. (1994). Evaluation of high performance parallel database machines. In W. Gentzsch, & U. Harms (Eds.), High-Performance Computing and Networking International Conference and Exhibition Munich, Germany, April 18–20, 1994 Proceedings, Volume I: Applications (424-429). https://doi.org/10.1007/bfb0020412

Many organisations are considering the use of large relational databases to implement their information needs. For large organisations this will result in the implementation of a machine dedicated to that task. In the near future, these database mach... Read More about Evaluation of high performance parallel database machines.

An architecture and syntax for distributed databases (1984)
Journal Article
Alexander, H., Beetstra, T., Bell, D., Cannan, S., Dee, E., Doyle, P., …Weatherhead, A. (1984). An architecture and syntax for distributed databases. Computers and Standards, 3(1), 33-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8051%2884%2990025-1

Recently, there has been a lot of work undertaken in the area of distributed databases. The architecture and syntax presented in this paper is a response to the very real need for the development of a unified approach to distributed databases. The de... Read More about An architecture and syntax for distributed databases.

The activities of the BCS/CODASYL DDLC DBAWG (1982)
Journal Article
Kerridge, J. (1982). The activities of the BCS/CODASYL DDLC DBAWG. Computers and Standards, 1(2-3), 161-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8051%2882%2990025-0

The DBAWG is a research group, based in the United Kingdom, which is working on facilities for data administration. In particular the DBAWG has developed language specifications for a Data Storage Description Language (DSDL) for a CODASYL type databa... Read More about The activities of the BCS/CODASYL DDLC DBAWG.