4D announces worldwide release of 4D Server v11 SQL
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Jun 24, 2008 at 1:26pm
4D, Inc. has released 4D Server v11 SQL, bringing the native SQL power of the 4D v11 SQL product line to its flagship server product. The new version marks a complete overhaul of every aspect of 4D Server, delivering numerous improvements to power, capacity, and processing speed, says Laurent Ribardière, president and founder of 4D.
New features are designed to enhance administration, ergonomics, and internet functionality. For example, with a simple conversion, 4D-based solutions now benefit from a revamped database engine that’s even faster on multi-processor/multi-core machines in all data, indexing and cache operations, as well as calls to the SQL engine, Ribardière says. The product is now Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs.
4D Server v11 SQL’s performance is also boosted by optimized network performance and improved server efficiency for remote applications, particularly in WAN configurations and wireless access. Managing a server that takes multiple connections from client applications, HTTP, and SQL has also become easier with redesigned new administration tools, which allow for live updating and maintenance of the server, from virtually any remote location, according to Ribardière. In most cases, user connections can be maintained during maintenance, resulting in almost-zero downtime.
New interface features bring enhanced software ergonomics to developers and end-users alike, with in-depth integration of standards like JavaScript and SVG (scalable vector graphics). The new Web Area object gives developers the ability to incorporate HTML content, PDF files, Office documents, QuickTime movies, and Flash animations directly into their solutions.
Support of JavaScript, CSS and HTML can be found in the accompanying 4D Ajax Framework, part of 4D Web 2.0 Pack. The suite will also soon feature an API (application programming interface) that will allow Adobe Flex developers to use 4D as a SQL-based data source for their Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), Ribardière says.
4D Server v11 SQL is available for purchase immediately, with pricing beginning at US$1,149. Upgrades and maintenance plans are also available. 4D Server v11 SQL requires Mac OS X 10.4.5 or later.
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Dennis has been a newspaper editor/reporter (seven years) and teacher (seven years). He has over 4,000 magazine, newspaper and online articles to his credit. He has also covered the Mac and tech industries for over a decade for such online publications as MacCentral, MacMinute and now MacsimumNews.
