FrontBase

FrontBase is a relational database server developed and sold together with related e-business tools. Its maker aims it at production settings where reliability matters, such as dynamic websites and intranet or ASP applications.

The product is also positioned for internet appliances in the embedded market. The vendor says the code is compact, taking under 2 MB, and designed to be installed in about ten minutes.

What FrontBase offers

• Relational database server — the core product, following SQL 92 standards.
• Clustering and replication — for better scalability and performance.
• Multi-platform support — runs across a variety of operating systems.
• EOF adapters — a range of adapters for connecting applications.
• Unicode support — for international use.

Who it works with

Developers of embedded systems, dynamic websites, intranet and ASP applications.

Key facts

• Standard: SQL 92
• Footprint: under 2 MB of structured code, according to the vendor