Does a database need a server?

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You don't need a server to use a database. You can install a database on pretty much any operating system you'd like. Microsoft Access is a good example. 11 июл. 2015 г.

Is a database on a server?

A server is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices which are called clients while a database is an organized collection of data, generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system. Thus, this is the main difference between server and database.

Does SQL database need a server?

It depends on what you are needing. Some instances of SQL, such as SQLite3, are local and file based. They have no server. Most provide a server because of the problem they address.

Does a database live on a server?

Databases are implemented according to the current and expected volume of data. For individuals and home office users, desktop databases, like Microsoft Access, are suitable, but for larger, enterprise organizations, database systems are installed on servers or built on dedicated database servers.

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