Popular RDBMS (Relational Database Management Systems)
MySQL
One of the most widely used open-source RDBMS, especially in web applications. It is known for speed, reliability, and ease of use. Owned by Oracle Corporation.
- Popular in LAMP stack
- Supports replication, clustering
- Works with PHP, Python, Java, etc.
PostgreSQL
An advanced open-source RDBMS known for standards compliance, extensibility, and robust features like full ACID compliance, window functions, and custom types.
- Great for complex queries and large datasets
- Supports JSON, XML, full-text search
- Highly customizable
SQLite
A lightweight, file-based RDBMS used in mobile applications, embedded systems, and testing environments. It doesn’t require a server to run.
- Single-file storage
- Zero-configuration
- Used in Android, browsers, IoT
Microsoft SQL Server
A commercial RDBMS developed by Microsoft, widely used in enterprise applications. It offers strong integration with .NET and BI tools like SSIS, SSRS, SSAS.
- High performance and security
- Advanced reporting and analytics
- Cloud-ready via Azure SQL


