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Open-source Database Solutions

MariaDB

MariaDB is a widely adapted open-source database server solution that can be used in different environments ranging from a financial infrastructure to a web application database server. As a rapidly scalable and robust database solution, MariaDB has storage tools, extensions and many other solutions in its rich ecosystem.

MariaDB provides better storage engines with more capacity. NoSQL support that Cassandra provides helps running SQL and NoSQL on one single database system. MariaDB API and protocols are compatible with MySQL. MariaDB also supports TokuDB, which is used to process big data in corporations.

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL comes with many important database management features like data integrity, failure resistance and expandability. Its flexibility enables defining custom data types and functions, even writing code in different languages without the need to recompile the database.

MongoDB

MongoDB is a document-based database system that saves the data in JSON-like files with dynamic schema. Thus, storing database records without worrying about the data structure related to field number or file types to store values is possible. According to Siftery[1] report, more than 4000 corporations, including IBM, Citrix, Twitter, T-mobile, Zendesk, Sony, and HTC, use MongoDB in their infrastructure.

MySQL

MySQL is the second widely used relational database management system that is open-source. It is mainly preferred for web development projects and open-source programs which need a complete database management system. For commercial use, there are plenty of versions that come with additional functionalities. Integration with the Hadoop platform enables the use of MySQL in Big Data applications.  

Advantages of MySQL

  • Scalability and Resiliency
  • High Success
  • High Availability
  • Robust Transaction Support
  • Strong Data Protection for Web and Data Storage
  • Comprehensive Application Development
  • Easy Management
  • Open-Source Code and 24/7 Support
  • Low Total Cost of Ownership

References

[1] https://www.dotnettricks.com/learn/mongodb/what-is-mongodb-and-why-to-use-it