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What is the main function of OLTP systems?
What is the main function of OLTP systems?
How does OLTP help OLAP systems?
How does OLTP help OLAP systems?
Which type of database is currently used in some parts of computing?
Which type of database is currently used in some parts of computing?
What are the characteristics of SQL databases?
What are the characteristics of SQL databases?
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Which characteristic represents the 'Atomic' property of transactions in ACID?
Which characteristic represents the 'Atomic' property of transactions in ACID?
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In BASE transactions, what does the term 'soft state' refer to?
In BASE transactions, what does the term 'soft state' refer to?
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According to Brewer's CAP Theorem, a distributed system can support only two of the following characteristics:
According to Brewer's CAP Theorem, a distributed system can support only two of the following characteristics:
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What distinguishes NoSQL databases from traditional relational databases?
What distinguishes NoSQL databases from traditional relational databases?
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What is the main trade-off between BASE and ACID transactions?
What is the main trade-off between BASE and ACID transactions?
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What does Eventually Consistent mean in the context of distributed systems?
What does Eventually Consistent mean in the context of distributed systems?
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Study Notes
OLTP Systems
- The main function of OLTP (Online Transactional Processing) systems is to support transaction-oriented applications, such as banking and stock trading systems.
OLTP and OLAP Systems
- OLTP systems help OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) systems by providing the raw data needed for analysis and reporting.
Database Types
- NewSQL databases are currently used in some parts of computing, offering a middle ground between traditional relational databases and NoSQL databases.
SQL Databases
- Characteristics of SQL databases include Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability (ACID).
- The 'Atomic' property of transactions in ACID ensures that database transactions are treated as a single, all-or-nothing unit of work.
BASE Transactions
- In BASE transactions, 'soft state' refers to the fact that the system does not enforce a consistent state, allowing for temporary inconsistencies.
Distributed Systems
- According to Brewer's CAP Theorem, a distributed system can support at most two of the following characteristics: Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance.
NoSQL Databases
- NoSQL databases distinguish themselves from traditional relational databases by offering flexible schema designs and handling large amounts of unstructured or semi-structured data.
BASE vs. ACID Transactions
- The main trade-off between BASE and ACID transactions is between high availability and strong consistency, with BASE prioritizing availability and ACID prioritizing consistency.
Distributed Systems Consistency
- In the context of distributed systems, 'Eventually Consistent' means that the system will eventually reach a consistent state, but may temporarily exhibit inconsistencies.
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Test your knowledge about the classification of IT systems into transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) systems. Explore how OLTP provides source data to OLAP for analysis and data warehouse operations. Learn about the characteristics of SQL and the emergence of over a hundred NoSQL databases in computing.
