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Advantage Database Server
Advantage Database Server (ADS) by Sybase is a relational database management system commonly used in embedded and client-server applications. It facilitates high-performance data access and management with both ISAM and SQL interfaces, supporting a variety of development environments..
Advantage Database Server (ADS) is a database engine developed initially by Extended Systems and later acquired by Sybase, designed to provide fast, reliable database solutions for developers building embedded or traditional client-server applications. Operating over a proprietary protocol typically on TCP port 6262, ADS supports simultaneous ISAM table access and SQL querying, allowing flexible data manipulation.
Its architecture emphasizes low-maintenance operation, enabling developers to deploy embedded databases that reduce administrative overhead. It supports both local and remote clients, transaction processing, referential integrity, full text search, triggers, stored procedures, and encryption features, catering to a range of business-critical solutions.
The server operates on Windows and Linux platforms, offering client libraries for various development languages—including Delphi, .NET, Java, and C++. Equipped with strong data integrity mechanisms, it is often deployed in vertical market software and small to medium-sized business environments.