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Database management systems (DBMSs) are software applications that allow companies to administrate large databases of information. The most popular among these DBMSs are Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. Relational DBMSs are the most popular type of DBMSs and are used by the majority of adopters; other DBMS types include document stores, key-value stores, search engines, etc.Cloud migration
The migration to the cloud that has been taking place in the overall software industry also has an impact on the DBMS market. Around half of open source DBMSs are already deployed in the cloud, and database as a service is one of the most widely adopted cloud services. Database-related products and services are also the most common solutions offered on the marketplaces of cloud hyperscalers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Using public cloud platforms to manage databases delivers benefits such as greater scalability, lower cost, and less maintenance.Popular DBMSs among developers
As of January 2020, around 56 percent of software developers worldwide work with MySQL databases, while about 36.1 percent of developers work with the open source PostgreSQL databases, making these the two most widely used database technologies by developers around the globe. The most sought-after database skills among software developers worldwide include MongoDB and again PostgreSQL.Commercial and open source DBMSs
Many DBMSs are free, open-source technologies such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, but large companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, and IBM also play an important role in shaping the industry. Open source DBMSs have been gaining popularity over the years; as of June 2021, commercial DBMSs and open source DBMSs are almost equally popular among users.
