Word of the Day: multimodel database

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multimodel database A multimodel database is a data processing platform that supports multiple data models, which define the parameters for how the information in a database is organized and arranged. Being able to incorporate multiple models into a single database lets information technology (IT) teams and other users meet various application requirements without needing to deploy different database systems. Multimodel databases can accommodate relational, hierarchical and object data models in addition to document, graph, wide-column and key-value styles that are grouped together under the NoSQL technology umbrella. In contrast to systems that are confined solely to the market-leading relational data model, multimodel databases don't uniformly store data in a row-based table structure. As a result, they can handle different forms of data that don't fit the relational model's rigid schema, including unstructured and semi-structured data types. Individual database vendors offer different combinations of data models, requiring prospective buyers to find multimodel database technologies that meet their particular application needs. For example, Couchbase supports document and relational models in its Couchbase Server database. DataStax, which sells a version of the Apache Cassandra open source database called DataStax Enterprise, melded a key-value data model with a column-based one, and went on to add document and graph support. Increasingly, text search is seen as another data model that some NoSQL engines support; among the examples is Basho's Riak database, which combines key-value, object and search models. Quote of the Day "The future of database management systems is multimodel -- that is, one product with different database engines, be they key-value, document, graph, wide column store or even relational and SQL." - Craig Mullins   Trending Terms relational database OODBMS NoSQL SQL database management system JSON   Learning Center Agile database development spurs changes in data tech, DBA roles Agile database development has put developers in the forefront, according to tech leaders on a Postgres Vision panel. Meanwhile, DBAs are playing catch-up. Azure Cosmos multimodel database delivers features familiar and new Building on DocumentDB, Microsoft's Azure Cosmos DB is multimodel database, designed to handle varied data globally. A look at the leading operational database management systems Operational database management systems support the different data requirements of modern applications. Learn what the leading vendors offer. Inside the Amazon DynamoDB NoSQL cloud database as a service As part of the AWS portfolio, Amazon DynamoDB NoSQL cloud database as a service is offered at a flat hourly rate based on the capacity provisioned. New DBMS products open the door for a once dormant market New vendors are evolving DBMS products to help organizations better manage unstructured data from social media and the internet of things. Writing for Business There's ___ SQL Server tool available to help DBAs with almost any performance issue they may face. a. a b. an Answer       Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.