A corrupted database is a database that has been damaged or is otherwise inaccessible. This can happen due to a variety of reasons, including hardware failure, software corruption, or power outages. When a database is corrupted, it can no longer be used and must be repaired before it can be accessed again. A database corruption […]
A converged database is a database that stores data from multiple sources in a single, integrated system. This type of database is designed to support data from multiple types of sources, including relational, NoSQL, and big data sources. A converged database can provide a single view of data from multiple sources, making it easier to […]
A connection pool database is a type of database that uses a pool of connections to manage access to a data source. The connection pool database is used to improve performance by reducing the overhead of creating and managing database connections. It is a popular combination for a quick prototype build as well as production […]
In database terms, a concurrent update is defined as two or more processes that are trying to modify the same data at the same time. This can cause problems if the processes are not coordinated properly, as they can end up overwriting each other’s changes or causing other inconsistencies. There are various techniques that can […]
A concordance database is a type of searchable database that allows users to locate specific words or terms within a larger body of text. Concordance databases are often used in legal or academic research, as they can be very helpful in finding specific passages within a large document. While concordance databases can be very helpful, […]
A database is an organized collection of data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. A database is usually controlled by a database management system (DBMS). Most databases use structured query language (SQL) for writing and querying data. Databases are used to support internal operations of organizations and to underpin online interactions with customers, suppliers […]
In order to perform a comprehensive search of the USPTO database, one must first understand what type of information is available and how to access it. The USPTO is a public resource that contains a wealth of information on patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property. This information is freely available to anyone who wishes to […]
A compound key is a key that consists of two or more attributes that uniquely identify an entity in a database. In other words, a compound key is a key that is made up of more than one attribute. For example, consider a database of employees. An employee entity might have a compound key that […]
A composite identifier is a key that is made up of two or more attributes. In a database, a composite identifier is a key that is made up of two or more attributes. In most cases, a composite identifier is a primary key. A primary key is a unique identifier for a row in a […]
A database query is a set of instructions that are used to retrieve data from a database. The data that is retrieved can be from one or more tables, depending on the complexity of the query. A database query can be as simple as retrieving all of the data from a single table, or it […]