There are two mainly two types in the world of databases: SQL and NoSQL (or relational databases and non-relational databases). Both are different in terms of how they are built, what kind of and how they store the information and kind of storage method they use.
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Characteristics of Distributed Systems
Key characteristics of a distributed system include Scalability, Reliability,
Availability, Efficiency, and Manageability. Let’s briefly review them:
Scalability
Scalability is the capability of a system, process, or a network to grow and
manage increased demand. Any distributed system that can continuously evolve in order to support the growing amount of work is considered to be scalable.