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The Evolution and Impact of Database Technologies

The document discusses the evolution of database technologies from early flat-file systems and hierarchical/network models to relational databases using SQL and more recent NoSQL, NewSQL and cloud-based solutions. It covers topics like the emergence of relational databases, need for NoSQL databases due to big data and diverse data types, emerging trends like NewSQL databases, shift towards cloud-based databases, impact on various industries, challenges faced by modern databases and potential future directions with integration of AI/machine learning and edge computing.
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The Evolution and Impact of Database Technologies

The document discusses the evolution of database technologies from early flat-file systems and hierarchical/network models to relational databases using SQL and more recent NoSQL, NewSQL and cloud-based solutions. It covers topics like the emergence of relational databases, need for NoSQL databases due to big data and diverse data types, emerging trends like NewSQL databases, shift towards cloud-based databases, impact on various industries, challenges faced by modern databases and potential future directions with integration of AI/machine learning and edge computing.
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The Evolution and Impact of

Database Technologies

MD.ESTEYAK.ALAM.KHAN | DATA MINING | 10-12-2023


INTRODUCTION
In the digital era, databases form the backbone of
information management across industries. From
the early days of flat-file systems to the advent of
cloud-based solutions, the evolution of database
technologies has been revolutionary

Foundational Database Systems


Discuss the inception of databases and their
initial forms like hierarchical and network models.
Highlight their limitations in managing complex data
structures.

Relational Databases
Explore the emergence of relational
databases with the introduction of SQL by Edgar
Codd. Discuss their structured format, normalization
principles, and the role of ACID (Atomicity,
Consistency, Isolation, Durability) properties.

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NOSQL DATABASES
Examine the need for NoSQL databases due
to the rise of big data, scalability demands, and
diverse data types. Cover various types like
document-oriented, key-value stores, column-family,
and graph databases. Discuss their flexibility, eventual
consistency, and CAP theorem

NEW PARADIGMS IN DATABASE


TECHNOLOGIES
Discuss emerging trends such as NewSQL
databases, which aim to combine the strengths of SQL
databases with scalability. Touch upon in-memory
databases, blockchain-based databases, and their
applications in specific industries.

CLOUD-BASED DATABASES
Explore the shift towards cloud-based solutions,
including database as a service (DBaaS). Discuss the
benefits of scalability, accessibility, and cost-
effectiveness offered by cloud databases

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IMPACT ON INDUSTRY VERTICALS
Highlight how database technologies have
reshaped various sectors, including finance,
healthcare, e-commerce, and entertainment. Discuss
specific use cases and the transformative impact on
operations and decision-making.

CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Examine the challenges faced by modern databases,


such as data security, privacy concerns, and the
management of unstructured data. Discuss potential
future directions, like the integration of AI and
machine learning in database management and the
role of edge computing.

CONCLUSION
Summarize the transformative journey of database
technologies, emphasizing their pivotal role in the digital

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landscape and predicting their continued evolution in
meeting the demands of an increasingly data-driven world.

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