SQL databases have constraints on data types and consistency. NoSQL does away with them for the sake of speed, flexibility, and scale.

NoSQL databases are a popular alternative to traditional relational databases, especially for handling large volumes of unstructured or semi-structured data. But how do you know when to use them ...

Oracle's take on the distributed key-value data store is enterprise ready and practically ACID. Could this be the NoSQL data store for the buttoned-down business crowd? [Originally published on ...

NoSQL enables big data applications and has been on a tear as a result. But how do you decide if they're right for you?

Everywhere you look, there are new NoSQL databases — or “data stores,” if you’re one of those who feel that the word “database” can only be used by proper relational software offering ...

NoSQL databases provide the agility, scalability, performance and availability to support many applications today, but implementing them is not always easy. Here are 10 tips for integrating NoSQL ...

Learn the differences between SQL and NoSQL databases, their pros and cons, and some of the best NoSQL databases for big data analytics.

NoSQL and NewSQL databases are popular solutions in the data management space. At VoltDB, we’re sometimes asked to clarify the difference between the two approaches. Here’s what you need to know if ...

A NoSQL database has flexible data requirements, making it a better fit for applications that will evolve over time than an SQL database.