In general, one should consider an RDBMS if one has multi-row transactions and complex joins. In a NoSQL database like MongoDB, for example, a document (aka complex object) can be the equivalent ...

SEE: Migrating from a Relational to a NoSQL Cloud Database (TechRepublic) SEE: NoSQL resources to help migrate from an RDBMS A NoSQL database is designed for high operational speed and flexibility ...

NoSQL solutions emerged as a reaction to frustration with the cost and inflexibility of legacy RDBMS products ... If you’d like to learn more about the pros and cons of various database technologies, ...

By choosing Oracle for both their NoSQL and RDBMS databases ... and database clouds. As Mendelsohn explained in his recent post, "Oracle Database 12c Runs the Cloud": "Oracle Database 12c ...