Data base processor technology
Donald R. Anderson · 1976
The ability to achieve significant amounts of mass memory has not been matched with a capability for processing data stored within the mass memory. The concept of a dedicated data base processor that would implement microprogrammed data base primitives with high speed microprocessor technology appears to be a plausible means of obtaining higher performance data base processing systems. The premise of this concept is that simple operations that manipulate data base information can be included in a separate, simply structured processor that operates in parallel with the central system. In doing so, parallel execution benefits are realized that could lead to higher system performance levels.