13 Examples of Relational Database

A relational database is a database that stores data in tables. Tables are similar to folders in a
file system, where each table stores a collection of information. In a relational database, you
can access data in any order you like by using the various SQL commands.
Relational databases are some of the most popular databases used today. Here are examples
of relational databases, briefly explaining each one:
Relational Databases
 Examples of Relational Database
 Microsoft SQL Server
 MySQL
 PostgreSQL
 SQLite
 Oracle Database
 MariaDB
 IBM Informix
 Apache Derby
 H2 Database Engine
 Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)
 Sybase ASE
 DB2
 Microsoft Access
This table shows the summary of relational databases

Sr.# Database Developer First Release Date

1 Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft 1989

2 MySQL Oracle Corporation 23 May 1995

3 PostgreSQL PostgreSQL Global Development Group 8 July 1996

4 SQLite D. Richard Hipp 17 August 2000

5 Oracle Database Oracle Corporation 1979

6 MariaDB MariaDB Corporation Ab 29 October 2009

7 IBM Informix IBM 17 November 2020

8 Apache Derby Apache Software Foundation 19 May 2022

9 H2 Database Engine Thomas Mueller December 2005

10 Amazon RDS Amazon.com 26 October 2009

11 Sybase ASE Sybase – An SAP Company 1987

12 DB2 IBM 1993

13 Microsoft Access Microsoft 13 November 1992

Examples of Relational Database
Let’s discuss these relational databases briefly.
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by
Microsoft. As a database server, it is a software product with the primary function of storing
and retrieving data as requested by other software applications—which may run either on the
same computer or on another computer across a network (including the Internet).
MySQL
MySQL is a widely used, open-source relational database management system (RDBMS).
MySQL is free and open-source software under the terms of the GNU (General Public
License) and is also available under a variety of proprietary licenses.
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL, often simply Postgres, is an object-relational database management system
(ORDBMS) with an emphasis on extensibility and standards compliance. It is free and open-
source software released under the PostgreSQL License.
SQLite
SQLite is a relational database management system contained in a C programming library. In
contrast to many other database management systems, SQLite is not a client–server database
engine. Rather, it is embedded into the end program. SQLite is ACID-compliant and
implements most of the SQL standard, using a dynamically and weakly typed SQL syntax
that does not guarantee the domain integrity.
SQLite is one of the most widely deployed database engines, as it is used today by several
widespread browsers, operating systems, and embedded systems, among others. Heavily used
in iPhone applications, it features full-text search and geospatial query support.
Oracle Database
Oracle Corporation’s Oracle database is a relational database management system (RDBMS)
that runs on major platforms like Linux, UNIX, and Windows. It is very popular relational
database and is known for its scalability, reliability, and performance.
MariaDB
MariaDB is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that’s
compatible with the popular MySQL database. MariaDB is used by organizations of all sizes,
from small businesses to some of the largest companies in the world.
IBM Informix
Informix was one of the first commercial relational database products on the market; it was
designed to run on mainframe computers in 1982 but was subsequently ported to Unix,
Linux, macOS and Windows platforms as well. It was acquired by IBM in 2001 along with
other assets from Informix Software for $1 billion USD cash plus $250 million stock options.
Its stable release date is 17 November 2020.
 Apache Derby
Apache Derby is an open source relational database management system that is written in
Java and runs on any platform that supports Java Runtime Environment (JRE). It is
lightweight and easy to use, making it a good choice for developing small databases or
prototypes.
H2 Database Engine
H2 Database Engine is another open-source relational database management system written
in Java that can be used in embedded or server mode. It offers a simple interface and
powerful features making it a good choice for small applications or prototyping purposes.
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)
Amazon RDS is Amazon’s managed relational database service that supports popular
databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Amazon RDS makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud.
Sybase ASE
Sybase ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) is a relational model database server produced by
Sybase Corporation (now part of SAP). It primarily runs on UNIX systems. It was ported to
Microsoft Windows NT also. It’s known for its robust transactional processing capabilities.
DB2
IBM DB2 is a family of hybrid data management products designed to serve a range of
workloads including transactional processing, data warehousing, business intelligence and
analytics. The IBM DB2 family offers IBM Hybrid Data Management solutions for managing
both structured and unstructured data – on premise or in any cloud environment.
It offers a number of features to help improve performance and scalability, including query
optimization, indexing and partitioning.
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS) from Microsoft that combines
the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software-
development tools. It is a member of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, included in
the Professional and higher editions and also sold separately.