Does SQL database need a server?

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A shared file system is needed, but not a database server. The shared file system can be on a separate box (in which case it would be called a file server) or one of the workstations can share its file system (still, technically a file server, but not a database server). 16 дек. 2014 г.

Do you need a server to have a database?

If you have only one application that runs in one instance for the user, embedded solution (whether sqlite or some object storage) is usually OK. However if you have multiple instances that need to manipulate the database concurrently, you need to have a server to synchronize it.

Is SQL database a server?

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that supports a wide variety of transaction processing, business intelligence and analytics applications in corporate IT environments.

Does a database run on a server?

Database servers are used to store and manage databases that are stored on the server and to provide data access for authorized users. This type of server keeps the data in a central location that can be regularly backed up. It also allows users and applications to centrally access the data across the network.

Do I need a server for MySQL?

You do not need the full MySQL server installed on the web server. Ideally it makes sense to have the client and server using the exact same version of MySQL, as they will support exactly the same features, but it's not completely necessary.

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