What is meant by local database?

What are local database used for?

Local database would be SQLite in android. It can be accessed locally only. A server database is hosted in a remote server. Basically It can be accessed by any client in the web.

What is local database in Mongodb?

Overview. Every mongod instance has its own local database, which stores data used in the replication process, and other instance-specific data. The local database is invisible to replication: collections in the local database are not replicated.

What do you mean by database?

Database defined A database is an organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. A database is usually controlled by a database management system (DBMS).

What is the difference between service based database and local database in VB?

To be able to connect to a SQL Server database the SQL Server service must be running, because it's that that processes your requests and access the data file. A local database is one that is local to your application only. It uses an SDF data file, which is SQL Server CE (Compact Edition) format.