What does relational database actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

The evolving landscape of NoSQL databases and NoSQL database management systems (NoSQL DBMS) has everything to do with Big Data analytics.

Graph databases and relational databases have big differences when it comes to how connections work, among other things ...

The Amazon DocumentDB database predates the Microsoft-led technology, having been first announced in 2019. Amazon DocumentDB ...

As the rise of modern, cloud-native distributed relational databases from cloud providers or independents continues to grow, what can we expect next?

Relational databases and the software that access them can be invaluable tools to businesses. Popular relational database management systems include Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, as well ...

Most database startups avoid building relational databases, since that market is dominated by a few goliaths. Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server have embedded themselves into the technical ...

What is ROLAP? Relational OLAP (ROLAP) works directly with relational databases, and doesn’t require the creation of OLAP cubes.

Even new database technology has roots Another point is that the roots of today’s non-relational or NoSQL databases can be found in earlier technology.

While relational databases rely on rigid structures, document databases are much more natural to work with and can be used for a variety of use cases across industries.