Comprehensive Introduction to Oracle

What is Oracle?

Oracle is a multi-model relational database management system, mainly designed for enterprise grid computing and data warehousing. It provides high performance, authorized access, and failure recovery features and is favored by enterprises for cost-effective solutions for their applications and data management. A hosting for Oracle will help get those applications online.
What is Oracle
Why Choose Oracle Database

Why Choose Oracle Database?

Oracle database is one of the most commonly used database management systems that support multiple data models against one integrated backend. Whether you are a developer, a DBA, a data scientist, or an educator, Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) is an ideal way to get started. It is a database that enterprises rely on worldwide and is packaged for simple download, ease-of-use, and a full-featured experience. You get an Oracle cloud Database to use in any environment, plus the ability to embed and redistribute – all completely free! With our Oracle dedicated server hosting, you get the database in one click.

Oracle Main Features

It supports multiple data models like document, graph, relational, and key-value. You can consider Oracle RDMS as a reasonable solution for online OLTP, data warehousing, and even mixed (OLTP and DW) database application. A relational database helps maintain data integrity, accuracy, scalability, and flexibility. Above all, a Relational Database Management system is a simpler database model, both to design and implement. Try the hosting for Oracle for free.
Oracle Feature - Multitenant

Multitenant

Oracle Feature - In-Memory

In-Memory

Oracle Feature - Partitioning

Partitioning

Oracle Feature - Advanced Analytics

Advanced Analytics

Oracle Feature - Advanced Security

Advanced Security

Database Comparison

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Database Name Supported Edition Supported GUI Tools Advantages Best Suit for
MySQL 5.7 / 8.0 phpMyAdmin Free installation. The community edition of MySQL is free to download. With a basic set of tools for individual use, the MySQL community edition is a good option to begin with.
Simple syntax and mild complexity. MySQL’s structure and style are very plain. Developers even consider MySQL a database with a human-like language. MySQL is often used in tandem with the PHP programming language. Because they share a gentle learning curve, it’s much easier to form a team to manage your database. Also, MySQL is easy to use. For instance, most of the tasks can be executed right in the command line, reducing development steps.
Cloud compatibility. Business-oriented by nature and originally developed for the web, MySQL is supported by the most popular cloud providers. It’s available on such leading platforms as Amazon, Microsoft, and others. This makes MySQL even more attractive and gives businesses room for growth.
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SQL Server 2019 XE / 2017 XE Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio End-to-end business data solution. With a focus on mostly commercial solutions, MSSQL provides a lot of business value-added features. The optional selection of components allows building ETL solutions, forming a knowledge base, and implementing data clearance. Also, it provides tools for overall data administration, online analytical processing, and data mining, additionally providing options for report and visualization generation.
Rich documentation and community assistance. With Microsoft SQL Server aimed at comprehensive database maintenance, the full online documentation also reflects this concept. The consequently structured guidelines, numerous whitepapers, and demos give a full picture of the MSSQL data system. Also, Microsoft Premier provides access to dedicated Microsoft community support, which is an advantage when a DB engineer needs assistance.
Cloud database support. Being a part of the consistent Microsoft ecosystem, MSSQL can be integrated with Microsoft cloud, Azure SQL Database, or SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. The solutions allow shifting database administration to the cloud if your business software database becomes really overwhelming and hard to administer.
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PostgreSQL 12.7 / 11.12 / 13.5 pgAdmin Great scalability. Vertical scalability is a hallmark of PostgreSQL. Considering that almost any custom software solution tends to grow, resulting in database extension, this particular option certainly supports business growth and development.
Support for custom data types. PostgreSQL natively supports a large number of data types by default, such as JSON, XML, and H-Store. The feature makes PostgreSQL one of the few relational databases with strong support for NoSQL features. Additionally, it allows users to define their custom data types. As your software business model may need different types of databases throughout its existence for better performance or application comprehensiveness, this option brings improved flexibility to the table.
Easily-integrated third-party tools. PostgreSQL database management system has the strong support of additional tools, both free and commercial. The scope of these includes extensions to improve many aspects. For example, ClusterControl provides impressive assistance at managing, monitoring, and scaling SQL and NoSQL open-source databases. To make data comparison and synchronization more effective, consider using DB Data Difftective. In case you’re going to scale up your data to heavy workloads, the pgBackRest backup and restore system will be a nice option to choose.
Open-source and community-driven support. PostgreSQL is completely open-source and supported by its community, which strengthens it as a complete ecosystem. Additionally, developers can always expect free and prompt community assistance.
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MariaDB 10.5 MySQL workbench Internal security and password check, MariaDB provides features such as PAM and LDAP authentication, Kerberos, and user roles. In combination with encrypted tablespaces, tables, and logs, it creates a robust protective layer for data. Above that, MariaDB publishes the related releases on each security update, keeping the security patches totally transparent.
Broad functionality. MariaDB has introduced a lot of new features in the last few years. For instance, GIS support suggests smooth coordinate storage and location data queries. Dynamic columns allow a single DBMS to provide both SQL and NoSQL data handling for different needs. You also can extend its functionality with plugins that are available at MySQL via 3rd parties only. MariaDB is shipped with storage engines for NoSQL backend, legacy databases migration tools, sharding options, and many more.
High performance. Although MariaDB originates from the MySQL engine, it got very far in terms of performance. Extensive optimization features improve thread pool management and data processing. Thus, when rows from the table are deleted, the operating system immediately accesses the free space, eliminating gaps in the tablespace. On top of that, the database management system suggests engine-independent table statistics. This feature enhances the optimizer’s performance, accelerates query processing, and helps customize data analysis.
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Oracle 11g XE Innovations for daily workflow. Starting with Oracle 12c release, when the software entered the hybrid cloud era, new cloud computing technologies have appeared on a regular basis. With every new release, Oracle tries to keep up with the innovation pace while focusing on information security including active data guard, partitioning, improved backup, and recovery.
Strong tech support and documentation. Oracle ensures decent customer support and provides comprehensive tech documentation across multiple resources. So, you’ll likely find solutions to any issues that appear. You may also expect some community support.
Large capacity. Oracle’s multi-model solution allows for accommodating and processing a vast amount of data. Thanks to the recently released multi-tenancy feature, the database architecture now simplifies packing many databases and manages them smoothly. In combination with in-memory data processing capabilities, it creates a strong engine for synchronous data processing.
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FAQs of Oracle

What is Oracle, and why is it used?

Oracle is an object-relational database management system. A database management system is used not only for storing data but for effectively managing it to provide high performance, authorized access, and failure recovery features.

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