Misconceptions about real-time databases

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