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/Classification of Database Management Systems
Classification of Database Management Systems
This lesson describes the different metrics by which we can classify DBMS.
Database management systems can be classified based on several criteria, such as the data model, user numbers and database distribution, each of which is described below.
Classification based on data model
The most popular data model in use today is the relational data model. Well-known DBMSs like Oracle, MS SQL Server, DB2 and MySQL support this model. Other traditional models, such as hierarchical data models and network data models, are still used in the industry mainly on mainframe platforms. However, they are not commonly used due to their complexity. These are all referred to as traditional models because they ...