Summary

In this chapter you learned that:

  • XML is capable of managing complexity.

  • XML is not capable of scalability (it cant handle large data volumes ).

  • XML data structure is similar to object database modeling.

  • XML allows for schema flexibility. This is not necessarily an advantage.

  • There are many native XML database products but initial investigation is encouraged.

  • Not much is known about native XML databases because they are new to the commercial world in comparison to relational databases.

  • Relational databases are extensively industry tested over decades of commercial use.

  • Specific XML vocabularies cover both application types and specific industries.

  • A native XML database can be used when it is appropriate.

  • An appropriate use for a native XML database is in an environment of high structural complexity and small physical size .



Beginning XML Databases
Beginning XML Databases (Wrox Beginning Guides)
ISBN: 0471791202
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 183
Authors: Gavin Powell

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