What are the key features of NoSQL databases?

NoSQL databases have the following properties:

• They have higher scalability.
• They use distributed computing.
• They are cost effective.
• They support flexible schema.
• They can process both unstructured and semi-structured data.
• There are no complex relationships, such as the ones between tables in an RDBMS.

What are the benefits of NoSQL databases?

Advantages of NoSQL Databases

• Handle large volumes of data at high speed with a scale-out architecture.
• Store unstructured, semi-structured, or structured data.
• Enable easy updates to schemas and fields.
• Be developer-friendly.
• Take full advantage of the cloud to deliver zero downtime.

What exactly is MongoDB?

MongoDB is an open source NoSQL database management program. NoSQL is used as an alternative to traditional relational databases. NoSQL databases are quite useful for working with large sets of distributed data. MongoDB is a tool that can manage document-oriented information, store or retrieve information.

Who uses NoSQL?

NOSQL has been used by some of the mobile gaming companies like, electronic arts, zynga and tencent.

Who invented NoSQL?

Carlo Strozzi
The acronym NoSQL was first used in 1998 by Carlo Strozzi while naming his lightweight, open-source “relational” database that did not use SQL. The name came up again in 2009 when Eric Evans and Johan Oskarsson used it to describe non-relational databases.

Who owns NoSQL?

Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation distributes the Oracle NoSQL Database in three editions: Oracle NoSQL Database Server Community Edition under an Apache License, Version 2.0.

Why MongoDB is NoSQL?

MongoDB is a database based on a non-relational document model. Thus, as a so-called NoSQL database (NoSQL = Not-only-SQL), it differs fundamentally from conventional relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL or the Microsoft SQL Server.