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1994.4.5
by Marisa Plumb
added what is drizzle back, fixed administrative commands syntax |
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What is Drizzle?
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Drizzle is a micro-kernel designed database system. Its relational and durability goals are built into the kernel as a default design. It supports a number of interfaces which are "pluggable" so that the kernel does as little |
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as possible, and is as clear as possible to users. This allows users to extend the database by writing simple plugins. |
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Drizzle supports SQL92, with custom extensions for advanced users. |
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Historically, database servers have dictated infrastructure - you must use the inbuilt authentication system, the inbuilt logging system etc. Drizzle takes a different approach; it aims to integrate with your existing infrastructure, |
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becoming a part of it instead of an island. |
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Drizzle has been designed for modern environments, which are 64bit, multi-core with gigabytes of memory. |
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Drizzle is open source software, and is maintained by a number of individuals and companies for the better advancement of all who participate. |