11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first server is an SQL/XML enabled database server; and wherein sending the request to the first server comprises sending the second set of one or more operations to the first server in the form of an SQL statement with embedded XML Query operations.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first server is an SQL/XML enabled database server; and wherein sending the request to the first server comprises sending the second set of one or more operations to the first server in the form of an SQL statement with embedded XML Query operations. 42. A machine-readable storage medium storing one or more sequences of instructions which, when executed by one or more processors, causes the one or more processors to perform the method recited in claim 11 .