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Which RDBMS has the most advanced “table-valued” functions?

Every Database Management System focuses on specific features and applications. I am using mysql, probably as it is popular and satisfies common needs. However, I came across a problem, which needs ...
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Amazon SimpleDB or Amazon RDS?

I'm at a deciding point in my project of whether to implement the database using SimpleDB or Amazon RDS. The database needs to be accessed through an iPhone app and as well through a website. Here are ...
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Are relations slower than a big, inefficient table?

I've been asked in my job to violate the first normal form (repeating groups across columns, using empty / null values) several times, "for the sake of computer processing power". In a nutshell, a ...
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What are the differences between NoSQL and a traditional RDBMS?

What are the differences between NoSQL and a traditional RDBMS? Over the last few months, NoSQL has been frequently mentioned in the technical news. What are its most significant features relative to ...