NoSQL is a whole new way of thinking about a database. Though NoSQL is not a relational database, the reality is that a relational database model may not be the best solution for all situations.

A relational database is no longer the default choice. Mike Loukides charts the rise of the NoSQL movement and explains how to choose the right database for your application.

Developers rely on JSON -- giving rise to NoSQL document databases. VoltDB CTO Ryan Betts predicts JSON will ultimately be incorporated into relational database software, too ...

For example, you might use objects to identify people. ... You’ll find more in Get To Know Relational and NoSQL Databases That Power Big Data Analytics. Editorial Standards Reprints & Permissions.