It’s not exactly clear where we are in the Gartner Hype Cycle with respect to so-called “NoSQL” databases. We’ve definitely been through the Trough of Disillusionment, but are we in the Slope of ...

Though NoSQL originally developed as a flexible and agile alternative to relational database systems, non-relational databases haven’t yet gained wide acceptability in the large enterprise segment.

Quest extends its Toad line of database developer tools for non-relational databases Quest Software has posted a free beta version of a software program that will allow database administrators and ...

Quest Software has posted a free beta version of a software program that will allow database administrators and developers to better understand what is stored in non-relational databases. “For certain ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...

NoSQL, according to WikiPedia, is “an umbrella term for a loosely defined class of non-relational data stores”. The term was first used by Rackspace employee Eric Evans. In his blog post last October, ...

Does the World Really Need Another Hadoop Distribution? Not all Hadoop packages offer a unique distribution of the Hadoop core, but all attempt to offer a differentiated value proposition through ...

Oracle has pivoted into the cloud and non-relational databases. MongoDB has built a massive community around its ecosystem. However, Oracle responded by introducing its own non-relational database. It ...