NoSQL databases typically follow the BASE model instead of the ACID model. They give up the A, C and/or D requirements, and in return they improve scalability. Some, like Cassandra, let you opt into ACID's guarantees when you need them. However, not all NoSQL databases are more scalable all the time.

For years, in order to improve performance on database servers, database administrators have had to buy bigger servers as the database load increases (scaling up) instead of distributing the database across multiple “hosts” as the load increases (scaling out).

Database scalability refers to the ability of a database to handle increasing amounts of data, numbers of users, and types of requests without sacrificing performance or availability.

NoSQL databases offer superior performance and scalability and handle several tasks that the relational model is not able to manage. This Refcard covers the range of NoSQL database types...

Dec 4, 2024 · NoSQL databases, by design, are built for horizontal scaling. They can easily distribute data across multiple nodes, handle sharding automatically, and provide fault tolerance with...

Jul 18, 2024 · Scalability: Designed to scale out horizontally, NoSQL databases can handle increased loads by distributing data across multiple servers. Performance: Optimized for high read/write throughput, NoSQL databases can deliver low-latency access to large datasets.

Mar 10, 2025 · NoSQL database architectures overcome relational limitations with schema flexibility and distributed processing. Learn how graph, document, key-value, and columnar NoSQL models power AI and real-time analytics.

Mar 12, 2025 · While NoSQL databases face some challenges, particularly in complex, large-scale deployments, they offer significant advantages in terms of scalability, flexibility, and performance for specific use cases.

May 1, 2025 · Enter NoSQL. NoSQL databases have gained significant traction in the past decade, and for good reason. They address the limitations of traditional relational databases by offering flexibility, scalability, and performance tailored for real-time data-driven applications. Let’s break down how NoSQL enables dynamic data models, supports JSON ...

Feb 22, 2025 · Developers designed NoSQL databases to handle enormous amounts of unstructured, semi-structured, or highly fluid data. Often called “Not Only SQL,” these databases sometimes support SQL-like queries. However, they generally lack …