Relational Versus Not-So-Relational Databases
by Angela Guess A recent article looks at the differences between relational and non-relational databases and situations in which each might be ideal: “There are two types of databases you can use when...
View ArticleIntroduction to CouchDB & Membase
by Angela Guess Hovhannes Avoyan recently completed his discussion of top NoSQL systems with a look at CouchDB and Membase. Starting with CouchDB, Avoyan writes, “If you’re looking for a database that...
View ArticleThe Pros and Cons of MongoDB
by Angela Guess Barry Devlin recently discussed some of the pros and cons of MongoDB. He starts his article with an introduction MongoDB and NoSQL databases in general: “NoSQL stores come in a half a...
View Article4 NoSQL Family Trees
by Angela Guess A recent article discusses several trends in the world of databases and gives particular weight to the rise of NoSQL solutions. The article states, “The relational database model has...
View ArticleNoSQL’s Popularity Continues to Grow
by Angela Guess A recent article from the Wall Street Journal discusses the growing influence of NoSQL systems. It states, “NoSQL databases promise to solve some of the most pressing problems with...
View ArticleHBase Found to be Best Option for Storing Semantic Web Data
by Angela Guess A new article reports that HBase “has the edge in data management for next generation Internet and cloud computing users, claim researchers at the University of Texas – Pan American...
View ArticleA Brief History of Non-Relational Databases
First came relational databases, which provide a useful comparison for understanding non-relational databases. Invented by Edgar F. Codd in 1970, the relational database arranges data into different...
View ArticleNoSQL Databases: The Versatile Solution for Continuous Intelligence
Most businesses tend to rely on relational database management systems (RDBMS) to provide business insight, including continuous intelligence. Cloud relational databases have improved computing power...
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