DBMS: A Сontemporary Landscape in Historical Perspective

Natalia Grafeeva; Elena Mikhaylova; Boris Novikov

Natalia Grafeeva SPbSU, St. Petersburg, Russia
Elena Mikhaylova SPbSU, St. Petersburg, Russia
Boris Novikov SPbSU, St. Petersburg, Russia

Abstract

The article is a review of the main trends in the modern DBMS. It looks at the main features and capabilities of traditional relational databases and describes the way they are adapted to meet the challenges that data management systems are currently faced with. The article also discusses NoSQL databases and their key characteristics, as well as their capabilities in comparison with relational DBMS.

Author Biographies

Natalia Grafeeva, SPbSU, St. Petersburg, Russia

Associate Professor, Sub-Department of
Analytical Information Systems, St Petersburg
University,

Elena Mikhaylova, SPbSU, St. Petersburg, Russia

Associate Professor, Sub-Department of
Analytical Information Systems, St Petersburg
University

Boris Novikov, SPbSU, St. Petersburg, Russia

Professor, Sub-Department of Analytical
Information Systems, St Petersburg
University.

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