Rocket Software’s whitepaper on Nested Relational Databases explores the technical benefits of nested relational (or non-first-normal-form, NF2) databases, commonly known as MultiValue or extended relational databases. Unlike traditional relational databases like Oracle, MySQL, and SQL Server that require atomic attributes, Rocket MultiValue databases allow complex, nested data structures within a single attribute. This flexibility simplifies data modeling, reduces complexity, and improves performance for certain applications, making MultiValue databases a powerful alternative for handling hierarchical and multi-dimensional data efficiently.

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