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Drizzle is a micro-kernel designed database system with relational and
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durability goals built into the kernel as a default design. It supports a
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number of interfaces which are "pluggable" so that the kernel does as little
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as possible. This allows users to extend the database by writing simple
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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
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the inbuilt authentication system, the inbuilt logging system etc. Drizzle takes
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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
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with gigabytes of memory.
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Drizzle is open source software, and is maintained by a number of
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individuals and companies for the better advancement of all who participate.