What does local database mean?

What is the use of local database?

Apps that handle non-trivial amounts of structured data can benefit greatly from persisting that data locally. The most common use case is to cache relevant pieces of data so that when the device cannot access the network, the user can still browse that content while they are offline.

What is local database server?

Local databases reside on your local drive or on a local area network. They often have proprietary APIs for accessing the data. When they are shared by several users, they use file-based locking mechanisms. Because of this, they are sometimes called file-based databases.

How do I create a local database?

To create a local database, you need a Server first. While installing the SQL Server, you would have set a user which will act as the Server. Select the Server and also ensure that the credentials you are providing in the authentication processes are right. After entering all the details, click on the "Connect" button.

What are 3 examples of a database?

Some examples of popular database software or DBMSs include MySQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, FileMaker Pro, Oracle Database, and dBASE.