Understanding Document Stores as an Alternative to RDBMS for Unstructured and Big Data
Channel: DATAVERSITY
Date: 2013-04-25

While the hype surrounding "NoSQL" database technology has become deafening, there is real substance beneath the often exaggerated claims. NoSQL database technologies have emerged as a better match for the needs of modern interactive applications with cost-effective data management at "Big Data" scale. In this session we will specifically look at document databases and learn about:

* The key characteristics of document-oriented databases
* The differences between a distributed document-oriented and relational database
* How the absence of a rigid database schema leads to more flexible applications
* Why a NoSQL database may be the best fit for your requirements