Distributed databases - some approaches, models and current trends

Abstract

The progress of internet technology in recent years increases requirements toward distributed platforms to store huge amounts of data. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of the most common currently used distributed databases (like NoSQL and NewSQL). The patterns of storage of the latter, their advantages and disadvantages in different architectural solutions and development trends are discussed. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the increased importance of distributed platforms for business software.