Faircom Technology
FairComŪ released c-treeSQL Server and new
edition of c-tree Plus incorporating an array of interface
technology and advanced features. SmartWare has been
integrated into this newest Client Server database engine. Visit
FairCom's website to learn
more.
Faircom is the database engine of the SmartWare
development platform. Currrently SmartWare is using the 7.0
version of the Faircom engine
Client/server computing - increases performance
and provides the ability to maintain database integrity,
especially in multi-user environments. The basic principle of
client/server computing is: applications, or "clients", interact
with the server, which manages file operations and communicates
with clients.
 Faircom User
Manual
With the
use of the Faircom engine SmartWare has three types of database
file formats:
Local 4
Local 5
Client /
Server 5
In the
use of the product these file format options will appear in many
situations. The Local 4 file format is used for dealing with data
from legacy versions. This format was used prior to the
release of SmartWare 4.5. With the release of SmartWare 4.5
there was the introduction of file formats Local 5 and
Client/Server 5.
Client/Server 5 is the format of choice when the data files will
be shared across a network. The use of Client/Server 5
requires the installation of the SmartWare Server from the
installation media. This server is the Faircom Server and will
appear as a Faircom icon in the taskbar when running.
The Faircom Server can be started manually or
run as a service. In many environments the Faircom Server is
run as a service on the networks application server. This
service can be setup with a utility found in the Utilities folder
of the Faircom install.
To manually install the c-tree
Server as a Windows NT/2000/XP Service after installation, run
ctntinst.exe, specifying the -install option. You may optionally
specify the service name. For example:
c:\faircom\bin.svc> ctntinst
-install
c-treeServer Created
See the "c-tree Server Service"
section for more information on operating the c-tree Server as a
Service.
Faircom Client Server provide a new level of
data integrity. Transactional databases protect the data
from corrupt by writing the transaction or not writing the
complete transaction. With online transaction processing (OLTP) -
the c-tree Server can group a specified set of operations, called
a "transaction," and ensure either all of them are done or, if
there is a problem, none will be done, e.g., either all of an
invoice is processed, or none of it.
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Faircom Backup and Recovery
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The c-tree Server automatically saves necessary
information for use in automatic, or Administrator-specified,
backups and for recovery from problems.
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Faircom Security Controls
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C-tree Server access is
controlled with user IDs, passwords, file permissions, and
encryption. Users and files may be added to Administrator defined
"groups", e.g., shipping department, payroll department.
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Faircom - Flexible Configurations
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Configurations can be changed
for a number of basics such as which communication protocol the
c-tree Server uses, memory allocations, specific users
configurations, to a wide range of advanced controls.
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