End-User Database Management Systems

End-user DBMSs are single-user, database-centric solutions that reside on desktop operating environments for use by knowledge workers. These tools typically include a DBMS engine tightly integrated with a scripting language and report writer, which provides a localized environment for data management and analysis. The following are representative vendors and products in this market:

• Computer Associates (Clipper)
• FileMaker (FileMaker subsidiary of Apple Computer)
• Microsoft (Access and FoxPro)