A query mediation approach to interoperability of heterogeneous databases

Ho Chuan Huang, J. Kerridge, Shang-Liang Chen

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Abstract

The need to transform queries between heterogeneous databases arises in many circumstances, including query transformation between a global and a local query. This paper describes a query mediation approach to the interoperability of heterogeneous databases. We develop a query mediation architecture that facilitates automated query transformation, which is applicable in many circumstances, such as query transformation in a federated database environment. Different application languages are transformed into intermediate representations that can be processed by the query mediator. The main characteristic of our system is that the query transformation agent, which acts as a mediator, is used to support automated query transformation which protects users from the troublesome task of semantic and representational discrepancies. Two query languages, ODMG-OQL and SQL, have been used to investigate the query mediation architecture.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 11th Australasian Database Conference, ADC 2000
EditorsMaria E. Orlowska
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages41-48
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)0769505287, 9780769505282
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000 Jan 1
Event11th Australasian Database Conference, ADC 2000 - Canberra, Australia
Duration: 2000 Jan 312000 Feb 3

Publication series

NameProceedings - 11th Australasian Database Conference, ADC 2000

Other

Other11th Australasian Database Conference, ADC 2000
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityCanberra
Period00-01-3100-02-03

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Information Systems

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