Yugabyte DB

Yugabyte DB is a cloud-native, distributed SQL database designed to combine the benefits of traditional relational databases with the scalability of NoSQL systems. It is PostgreSQL-compatible, supporting features like triggers, PL/pgSQL, foreign keys, and sequences, making it an ideal choice for applications that require both transactional consistency and high scalability.

Key features of Yugabyte DB include powerful RDBMS capabilities, distributed transactions with strong consistency, continuous availability through native failover and repair, and horizontal scalability by simply adding nodes to the cluster. It supports geo-distributed deployments across multiple zones, regions, and cloud providers, offering flexibility for diverse environments. Yugabyte DB also supports multiple APIs, including Yugabyte SQL (YSQL) and Yugabyte Cloud QL (YCQL), allowing developers to leverage existing PostgreSQL tools and extensions seamlessly.

Yugabyte DB is fully open-source under the Apache 2.0 license, providing enterprise features such as distributed backups, encryption, and change data capture. It is well-suited for cloud-native OLTP applications that require high availability, scalability, and resilience, making it a reliable choice for businesses looking to migrate from traditional databases like Oracle, IBM DB2, or Microsoft SQL Server.