Data Management Functions
The Administer Database: responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Data Management database
Perform Queries: receives a query request from Access and Dissemination and executes the query to generate a result set} that is transmitted to the requester
The Generate Report: receives a report request and executes any queries or other processes necessary to generate the report then supplies the report to the requester
Receive Database Update: adds, modifies or deletes information in the Data Management persistent storage
Activate Request: maintains a record of subscription requests and periodically compares it to the contents of the archive to determine if all needed data is available. If needed data is available, this function generates a Dissemination Request which is sent to the Access. This function can also generate Dissemination Requests on a periodic basis