NoSQL

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Definition

Database systems that don't use traditional SQL structure, designed for flexible data storage. Like having different filing systems optimized for different types of information.

Real-World Example

Social media platforms use NoSQL databases to store user posts, photos, and interactions in flexible formats.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These are managed NoSQL database services. DynamoDB and Oracle NoSQL Database are key-value/document-oriented services; Cosmos DB is a multi-model NoSQL service (document, key-value, graph, column-family via APIs); Firestore is a document NoSQL database commonly used for web/mobile apps with real-time sync.

AWS
Amazon DynamoDB
AZ
Azure Cosmos DB
GCP
Cloud Firestore
OCI
Oracle NoSQL Database

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