Working with Non-Relational Data
With the evolution of applications, new database formats were required, and several open source projects began a new group of database specialization, not only using the SQL standard but also creating the NoSQL concept for non-relational databases.
In this chapter, you will learn about non-relational and NoSQL databases, and understand the different types of non-relational databases and their common applications.
This is the fundamental information needed for the Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure item in the Skills measured section of the exam’s syllabus.
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to understand the concepts of NoSQL databases, including the following:
- Characteristics of non-relational data
- Understanding the types of non-relational data
- NoSQL databases
- Identifying non-relational database use cases
