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Logical groupings within a database

  • US 6,006,234 A
  • Filed: 10/31/1997
  • Issued: 12/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for grouping database objects in a database, the method comprising the steps of:

  • establishing within a database a plurality of logical groups whose memberships are not restricted by schema boundaries;

    receiving data that identifies one or more database objects, anda logical group, of said plurality of logical groups, to which said one or more database objects are to belong;

    in response to receiving said data, performing the steps ofestablishing said one or more database objects as members of said logical group, andstoring data within said database to indicate that said one or more database objects are members of said logical group.

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