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IBM DB2 vs Microsoft SQL Server Compact

A side-by-side look at IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server Compact. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

IBM DB2

IBM DB2

Business & Commerce

IBM DB2 is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by IBM. It supports advanced database features like row-level locking, stored procedures, triggers, XML data type storage, and native JSON data type support. DB2 runs on multiple platforms like Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

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Microsoft SQL Server Compact

Microsoft SQL Server Compact

Development

Microsoft SQL Server Compact is a free, embedded database that software developers can redistribute with applications for local data storage. It provides a relational database in a small footprint with minimal requirements.

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