What is Embedded Database Software?
An embedded database system is basically a Database Management System (DBMS) which is highly integrated with the application software which always need access for storing the data, in such a manner, where the database system is being hidden from the end-user of an application and need very less or no ongoing maintenance. It is generally the broad technology category which also includes a database systems with various application programming interfaces such as SQL, native APIs, in addition with the database architectures, storage modes , database models such as relational, object-oriented and the targeted market.
Benefits:-
- It is object-oriented, which helps in boosting the run-time performance.
- It supports the transactions with ACID properties, and needs no end-user administration.
- Ensures transparent persistence.
Features:-
- It protects the sensitive information along with the data encryption.
- Keep records well-maintained for days, years, or even decades.
- It shares the database files among threads, processes, and other network devices.