Relational database management systems (RDBMS) rely on an optimizer (or relational optimizer) that transforms SQL statements into executable code. Before any SQL statement can be run by the RDBMS, the ...

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 as ...

Airtable is an online platform for creating, using, and sharing small relational databases. It’s not ready for enterprise users yet (that’s coming), but right now, if you want help managing data for ...

The heart of any relational database management system is the system catalog that documents the database objects and system settings being used. The system catalog offers a wealth of information about ...

Learn the key differences between relational and NoSQL databases with this in-depth comparison. There’s nothing wrong with the traditional relational database management system. In fact, many NoSQL ...

Naresh Miryala is an accomplished engineering leader at Meta with nearly two decades of experience in cloud and data platform engineering. As someone deeply involved in the database space, the rapid ...

NoSQL databases arose in response to the limitations of using SQL (Structured Query Language) for database queries. NoSQL databases store and manage data in ways that enable high operational speed and ...