Common connection definitions for database clients

摘要

A system and method for connection of an application program to its corresponding database in a relational database system environment. Rather than embedding connection configuration information or properties in an application program, connection configurations are stored in a connection configuration repository. The connection configuration repository is likewise stored in a database within the relational database system environment. The connection configuration information stored in the configuration repository may be updated, revised, deleted or assembled into groups/subgroups, without affecting the application programs.

主权项

1. A computer system comprising:
an application stored on a first storage device; a database stored on a second storage device; and a connection configuration repository separate from said first storage device for connecting said application to said database using a connection configuration associated with said database, said connection configuration repository comprising a relational table that includes connection configuration information required to connect one or more applications including said application to a plurality of databases, wherein said connection configuration information comprises a plurality of connection names each identifying a database and information required to connect with each database.