UNIT 5. DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LESSON 4. TEXTUAL, RELATIONAL AND XML DATABASESNOTE

Textual or relational database: which choice will better meet our needs? Once you have defined your requirements for document management and delivery, you have to choose the type of database that can meet your needs. To make the right choice, it is useful to understand the basic principles and benefits provided by the two main types of databases: textual and relational.