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A networked system for processing queries for a server in a distributed processing environment is provided. The system includes a plurality of clients disposed for communication with a database server through an electronic mail system. The server includes an electronic mail interface for receiving q

A networked system for processing queries for a server in a distributed processing environment is provided. The system includes a plurality of clients disposed for communication with a database server through an electronic mail system. The server includes an electronic mail interface for receiving queries submitted by the clients, and transmitting the corresponding response. A processor is also provided for processing the queries submitted from the clients, and submitting the queries on to the scheduler. The processor operates to provide bi-directional communication between the mail interface and the scheduler. In addition, the processor retrieves mail messages from the mail interface, translates them into a format recognized by the server, receives query results from the server, and returns the results with the appropriate user identification to the mail interface. A scheduler, provided in connection with the server, provides automated scheduled execution of the mail processor in accordance with a set of programmed tasks.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A networked system for processing queries on a networked database server in a distributed processing environment, comprising:at least one client having an electronic mail interface for submitting a query via an electronic mail system and receiving a corresponding response

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A networked system for processing queries on a networked database server in a distributed processing environment, comprising:at least one client having an electronic mail interface for submitting a query via an electronic mail system and receiving a corresponding response therefrom; anda networked database server interconnected with and adapted for intercommunication with the at least one client and the electronic mail system, wherein the networked database server processes the query received from the client to obtain a result, and transmits the result back to the electronic mail system, the networked database server having:(a) an electronic email interface within the networked database server for receiving and transmitting messages in an appropriate format and protocol prescribed by the electronic mail system;(b) processing means within the networked database server for extracting queries from a received mail message, the queries being executed by an execution means disposed in communication with the processing means and configured to generate responses to the executed requests, the processing means also being for building mail messages from responses; and(c) a message queue means within the networked database server disposed for communication with the electronic mail interface, the message queue means configured to store both incoming messages received from the electronic mail system and outgoing messages built by the processing means.