Who should attend: C++ and Java architects and programmers building or planning applications which need object persistence with large datasets and/or many users. Proficiency with C++ or Java and distributed applications or DBMS is a plus.

Experienced application developers have concluded that an Object Database is an essential building block for production OO systems that support high usage loads and gigabyte-to-terabyte-sized storage. ODBMS's provide tremendous advantages compared with RDBM's, flat files or serialization, but only when the appropriate design and implementation techniques are applied. The nature and importance of these techniques can become painfully apparent during project delays due to the pitfalls that abound.

The tutorial first reviews the main aspects of ODBMS architecture and key scalability concepts. The techniques are explained with diagrams and examples. The tutorial concludes with a close look at a deployed application using these techniques.

The tutorial attendees will learn the principles of scalable ODBMS application design. Developers will better understand how ODBM's work and how to obtain their benefits. This will also enable architects to scope projects better.

A brief course outline is:
 

	Using the Techniques
	Review of ODBMS
	Key Concepts
	Process Techniques
	Data Techniques
	Transaction Techniques
	Real Example Application