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MUDBOX (MultiUser DataBase Object Xtra)
is a multiuser xtra that allows developers to seamlessly use an external database for all of the DBObject functions. Essentially, MUDBOX replaces Macromedia's DBObject xtra, but implements all of its methods seamlessly.

There are myriad benefits of using an eternal database. Speed, flexibility, and scalability are the big adjectives that always come to mind. If you are concerned about the speed of the multiuser's local database with many concurrent users or records, shifting to an external database model can put your mind at ease. With MUDBOX, you can use an enterprise-level database
without having to relearn any new lingo. MUDBOX implements all of the DBObject xtra's features, with some enhancements as well. To add more scalability, you can even have multiple multiuser servers, each accessing one database. This will allow you to exceed the limitations of a single multiuser configuration, while keeping your data consolidated.
If you have a project that requires multi-user features as well as external database elements, you can consolidate all your project data into one database. Currently, you would need to use two databases and somehow synch them together. The point is, MUDBOX is a tool that lends flexibility to use whatever database you want to use and power to expand the utility of the multiuser server.