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Apache HBase vs HSQLDB

A side-by-side look at Apache HBase and HSQLDB. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Apache HBase

Apache HBase

Development

Apache HBase is an open-source, distributed, versioned, non-relational database modeled after Google's Bigtable. It is written in Java and provides fast random access to large amounts of structured data.

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HSQLDB

HSQLDB

Development

HSQLDB is a relational database management system written in Java. It supports embedded and server modes, ACID transactions, standard SQL, JDBC API, and has a small footprint.

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