SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) by Microsoft. The product's main purposes are to store data and retrieve it as requested by other software applications - on the same computer or on another computer across a shared network. The solution is built on top of Structured Query Language (SQL), which is a standardized programming language used for relational database management.
It has the easiest licensing.
This is a downside of enterprise Microsoft products.
It has the easiest licensing.
This is a downside of enterprise Microsoft products.
Oracle Database is a top-ranking multi-model database management system by Oracle Corporation. Through Oracle database services and products, clients receive cost-optimized and high-performing versions of Oracle Database, as well as in-memory, NoSQL, and MySQL databases. The solution is available by several service providers on premises, in the cloud, or as a hybrid installation. It can be run on vendor servers as well as on Oracle hardware, including Exadata on-premise, Oracle Cloud, or Cloud at Customer.
Be prepared to pay for consulting services, and do not underestimate the time required to find and hire good quality database administrators.
The license cost need to be optimized. The licensing cost is very high compared to other RDBMS.
Be prepared to pay for consulting services, and do not underestimate the time required to find and hire good quality database administrators.
The license cost need to be optimized. The licensing cost is very high compared to other RDBMS.
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) owned by Oracle. Before Oracle acquired the product, it was completely free for users. After the merge, the solution started offering paid services with more features, alongside a free version. MySQL can easily integrate with a wide variety of programming languages, which makes it one of the most flexible and reliable products among its competitors. This cost-effective solution helps users deliver high-performance and scalable database applications through several products. They include:
When you know the setup will continue to grow, make sure you have the paid support.
Enterprise editions and support are definitely needed for the heavy users who need direct support.
When you know the setup will continue to grow, make sure you have the paid support.
Enterprise editions and support are definitely needed for the heavy users who need direct support.
MariaDB is an open source relational database created by the original founders of MySQL. It is considered one of the most popular and trusted database servers throughout the world. MariaDB is a valued component found in most cloud offerings and is the default in many Linux tools. It is also widely used by Wikipedia, WordPress, and Google, among other well-known sites. Maria DB easily melds data into concise information from a vast array of applications, such as banking, online shopping, websites, and more.
The price of this solution represents a very good compromise between the cost and what it offers.
It's an open-source solution.
The price of this solution represents a very good compromise between the cost and what it offers.
It's an open-source solution.
Vertica is a deploy-anywhere SQL database created for elasticity, speed, and advanced analytics. Vertica enables today’s busy teams to modernize their data warehouses, democratize data and analytics to enable increased access, and deploy analytics in a hybrid cloud environment. Additionally, Vertica merges how companies power their analytics by providing a scalable, open, and elastic database with numerous intuitive features.
Work with a vendor, if possible, and take advantage of more aggressive discounts at mid-fiscal year (April) and fiscal year-end (October).
Read the fine print carefully.
Work with a vendor, if possible, and take advantage of more aggressive discounts at mid-fiscal year (April) and fiscal year-end (October).
Read the fine print carefully.
Amazon Aurora is a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database built for the cloud, that combines the performance and availability of traditional enterprise databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open source databases.
The price could be lower compared to its competitors.
It is quite expensive.
The price could be lower compared to its competitors.
It is quite expensive.
CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database built on a transactional and strongly-consistent key-value store. It scales horizontally; survives disk, machine, rack, and even datacenter failures with minimal latency disruption and no manual intervention; supports strongly-consistent ACID transactions; and provides a familiar SQL API for structuring, manipulating, and querying data.
I've used CockroachDB at a small scale on the free accounts because we are only testing.
The pricing is good but can be made cheaper. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten.
I've used CockroachDB at a small scale on the free accounts because we are only testing.
The pricing is good but can be made cheaper. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten.
SingleStore is a powerful data management and analytics platform that excels in efficiently handling and analyzing large volumes of data in real-time. It is particularly effective in managing complex queries and providing fast query responses.
With its scalability and ability to handle high data loads, SingleStore is suitable for various industries such as e-commerce, finance, and telecommunications.
Users have praised its high performance, scalability, and real-time analytics capabilities as its most valuable features. It can handle large amounts of data efficiently and seamlessly integrate with existing systems.
The platform's ease of use and intuitive interface are also highly praised.
I would advise users to try the free 128GB version.
SingleStore is a bit expensive.
I would advise users to try the free 128GB version.
SingleStore is a bit expensive.
YugabyteDB is a high-performance distributed SQL database for powering global, internet-scale applications. ... As a cloud native database, it can be deployed across public and private clouds as well as in Kubernetes environments with ease. YugabyteDB is developed and distributed as an Apache 2.0 open source project.
Oracle Multitenant - an Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition option – introduces a new architecture that enables customers to easily consolidate multiple databases, without changing their applications. This new architecture delivers all the benefits of managing many databases as one, yet retains the isolation and resource prioritization of separate databases. In addition, Oracle Multitenant enables rapid provisioning and upgrades, and fully complements other options including Oracle Real Application Clusters and Active Data Guard. p>
This solution is a little bit pricey.
This solution is a little bit pricey.
Oracle Database Exadata Cloud Service (Exadata Service) delivers the world's best Cloud Database Platform by combining the world's #1 database with Exadata, the most powerful database platform, and adding all the simplicity and cost effectiveness of the public cloud.
I think the program is rather expensive, so I would like to see it becoming more affordable.
The tool is not cheap.
I think the program is rather expensive, so I would like to see it becoming more affordable.
The tool is not cheap.
