Cloud-based database series: SQL in the cloud
SQL Server databases are one of the most popular and widely used relational databases in the business world. Its use varies from critical line-of-business (LOB) applications to data storage. Some of the most popular SQL databases are MSSQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL. In the first entry of this series, we present some of the challenges to running a database in the cloud. In this publication, we'll look at some of the key parameters to consider when running SQL in the cloud, and how NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP can ensure you get the most out of your SQL implementation. The next publication in this series will address the Oracle database in the cloud. SQL: Relational Challenges The structured query language (or SQL) is the basis for the development and management of relational database management systems (RDBMS). SQL or RDBMS databases can handle complex business requirements because of their advanced analytic queries and by allowing users to write mission-critical procedure c...