YugabyteDB is a distributed SQL database designed for cloud-native applications, offering high availability, scalability, and PostgreSQL compatibility.
Category
Database
Setup effort
medium
Pricing
Freemium
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YugabyteDB is a distributed SQL database built for modern, cloud-native applications. It combines the familiar features of PostgreSQL with the scalability and resilience required for distributed systems. YugabyteDB achieves this by distributing data across multiple nodes, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance. It's compatible with PostgreSQL at the wire protocol level, allowing developers to use existing PostgreSQL drivers and tools. The database supports ACID transactions and provides strong consistency guarantees. YugabyteDB is suited for applications that need to scale globally, handle large amounts of data, and maintain high uptime. It serves as a unified database, consolidating multiple database systems into a single, scalable platform. Target users include developers, architects, and operators building and managing cloud-native applications.
YugabyteDB is a distributed SQL database designed for cloud-native applications, offering high availability, scalability, and PostgreSQL compatibility.
Is YugabyteDB open source?
Yes, YugabyteDB is open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
Is YugabyteDB compatible with PostgreSQL?
Yes, YugabyteDB is wire-compatible with PostgreSQL, allowing you to use existing PostgreSQL drivers and tools.
How does YugabyteDB handle data consistency?
YugabyteDB supports fully distributed ACID transactions, ensuring data consistency across multiple nodes and regions.
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What is YugabyteDB?
YugabyteDB is a distributed SQL database designed for cloud-native applications, offering high availability, scalability, and PostgreSQL compatibility.
Is YugabyteDB open source?
Yes, YugabyteDB is open source under the Apache 2.0 license.