SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR USING A DATABASE TO ACCESS CONTENT STORED OUTSIDE OF THE DATABASE

摘要

In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for using a database to access content stored outside of the database. These mechanisms and methods for using a database to access content stored outside of the database can enable embodiments to provide a database system which can be used to access content when the content is incapable of being stored in the database system, or is otherwise not stored in the database system. The ability of embodiments to provide access to such data via the database system can improve the usability of the database system.