This document provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the facilities and capabilities of ADABAS D. After reading it through, the reader will be in a position to assess the benefit of ADABAS for his Information Technology (IT) organization.
ADABAS offers the following advantages compared with other SQL systems:
- Easier use
- Better performance
- Better cost/benefit ratio
ADABAS makes 'State of the Art' database technology available to its users and redefines this technology in sub-areas.
ADABAS is designed as an open system. A variety of software products from other companies can use ADABAS as server database system. It is thus possible to integrate it simply into the existing IT environment. For example, the openness allows access from a Windows-based development tool to ADABAS.
There is an extensive catalog of cross-industry solutions which contains industry-neutral applications (e.g., bookkeeping) as well as a variety of industry-specific applications.
In this area, SOFTWARE AG cooperates intensively with software partners. These partners possess comprehensive know-how in specific application areas and offer excellent software solutions with ADABAS as a basis.