Are distributed databases relational?

Is distributed database a relational database?

A distributed relational database consists of a set of tables and other objects that are spread across different but interconnected computer systems or logical partitions on the same computer system. Each computer system has a relational database manager that manages the tables in its environment.

Are distributed databases supported by RDBMS?

RDBMS supports distributed database. It stores data in either a navigational or hierarchical form.

How a distributed database differ from a relational database?

RDBMS: Provides integrity constraint for the ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation and Durability) property and is more secure. A distributed database is one in which all the storage devices are not connected with the same common CPU and is controlled by a distributed database management system.

Is distributed database a type of database?

A distributed database is basically a database that is not limited to one system, it is spread over different sites, i.e, on multiple computers or over a network of computers. A distributed database system is located on various sites that don't share physical components.