Misconceptions about real-time databases

Increasingly, computer systems-even general-purpose systems-are requiring r eal-time support, so it's not surprising to. hear more about real-time data bases. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about the real-time aspects of databases. Mainstream database users who don't have any experience with re altime systems mistakenly think they are synonymous with speed. Others argu e that conventional database technology can be used in real-time applicatio ns. To help bring order to the current state of confusion, the authors review n ine common misconceptions about real-time databases. They also describe key research areas that need to be addressed to encourage increased activity i n this challenging area.