'<h2 class=abstract> Relational vs. Object-Oriented databases </h2> <p class=abstract> This presentation will explore the relational and object-oriented paradigms for databases, and compare them in depth: <p class=abstract> <ul> <li>The Relational DBMS paradigm (pluses and minuses) <li>The Object DBMS paradigm (pluses and minuses) <li>The Object Environment: Programming Environments and Data Types <li>The Multimedia Data Environment <li>ANSI SQL and Object Extensions: Universal Integration <li>Server-side &quote;Queryability&quote; and Other Advantages <li>Addressing new market demand and opportunities </ul> '