THE EVOLUTION OF RELATIONAL DATABASES: FROM TRADITIONAL MODELS TO CLOUDBASED AND DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

This study examines the progression of relational databases from conventional, centralized RDBMS frameworks to contemporary distributed and cloud-based systems. It describes basic concepts such as indexing, transaction management, and organized schemas, while also highlighting drawbacks that have prompted the development of more adaptable data models. The study examines the transition from traditional SQL databases to newer paradigms, such as NoSQL and NewSQL, highlighting the significance of distributed systems and scalable cloud migration. Additionally, the study examines new developments that promise to improve real-time processing and data management flexibility, such as server less computing and AI integration. Overall, it offers a succinct but thorough summary of past developments and potential paths for database technology, providing practitioners and academics with insightful information to maximise contemporary data processing and storage options.