This eBook is a guide for selecting databases, focusing on the importance of planning due to its long-term impact. It differentiates operational databases from analytical ones and discusses the choice between relational and NoSQL databases, their advantages, and challenges. Key topics include performance evaluation, data access methods, cloud strategies, and the significance of security and data protection. The guide also emphasizes the benefits of Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) for ease of use and scalability, underscoring the necessity of a thoughtful approach in database selection to support application development effectively.

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