Databases

BestTool uses an internal hybrid object-orientated database. Any SQL database supporting binary large objects (BLOBs) can be used with BestTool as an external database. SQL Server, Oracle and Access have been tested in real-world applications.

Financial objects often vary greatly in dimension; some may be referenced along only one direction. For example, a call schedule is only meaningful when linked to a security. The relational database is not the right model for these kinds of financial objects. The hybrid object- orientated database is the right choice.

Objects can be compressed and saved to the database as binary data. The compressed-archive method allows high net speed, small storage requirements, and makes development work faster and simpler.

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