The Creation of a Central Database on a Microcomputer Network 5. TYPE OF REPORT ft PERIOD COVERED

19. KEY WORDS (Continue on reverae elda II nacaeeary and Identity by block number) network, database, microcomputer, software design and system development 20. ABSTRACT (Continue on reverae aide II nacaeeary and Identity by block number) This thesis discusses the design and development of a central database on a network of microcomputers. It provides an overview of the methodology utilized in creating the system, along with the problems associated with a central data-base. The thesis includes the source listings for the creation of the system and a discussion of the difficulties of controlling contention within the networked database environment. DD FOR