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Which type of database is DynamoDB?
Which type of database is DynamoDB?
What is a key advantage of non-relational databases in terms of data structure?
What is a key advantage of non-relational databases in terms of data structure?
Why have non-relational databases grown in popularity compared to relational databases?
Why have non-relational databases grown in popularity compared to relational databases?
What is a limitation of relational databases that non-relational databases were designed to overcome?
What is a limitation of relational databases that non-relational databases were designed to overcome?
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In terms of scalability, what advantage do non-relational databases offer over relational databases?
In terms of scalability, what advantage do non-relational databases offer over relational databases?
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What type of database is designed to store and query data as JSON documents?
What type of database is designed to store and query data as JSON documents?
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How does horizontal scaling differ from vertical scaling in database systems?
How does horizontal scaling differ from vertical scaling in database systems?
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What characteristic of DynamoDB makes it suitable for applications needing fast response times at any scale?
What characteristic of DynamoDB makes it suitable for applications needing fast response times at any scale?
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Which type of database would be most suitable for handling a dataset that needs to be partitioned over multiple servers for scalability?
Which type of database would be most suitable for handling a dataset that needs to be partitioned over multiple servers for scalability?
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In a relational database, data is organized by which of the following?
In a relational database, data is organized by which of the following?
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What is the primary advantage of using a nonrelational database over a relational database?
What is the primary advantage of using a nonrelational database over a relational database?
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Which type of database allows for a more dynamic schema and flexible data storage approach?
Which type of database allows for a more dynamic schema and flexible data storage approach?
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What are some administrative tasks you are responsible for when running your own relational database?
What are some administrative tasks you are responsible for when running your own relational database?
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Which of the following is a key feature of Amazon RDS?
Which of the following is a key feature of Amazon RDS?
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What does Amazon RDS provide in terms of capacity?
What does Amazon RDS provide in terms of capacity?
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How does AWS help with the challenges of running an unmanaged relational database?
How does AWS help with the challenges of running an unmanaged relational database?
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In what environment does Amazon RDS set up and operate relational databases?
In what environment does Amazon RDS set up and operate relational databases?
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What distinguishes Amazon RDS from running an unmanaged relational database?
What distinguishes Amazon RDS from running an unmanaged relational database?
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