Chris Halaschek

The use of XML is on a rapid incline, and with this growth comes high demand for storing and retrieving XML documents in their natural, structured format. This need has resulted in many companies developing what are now referred to as native XML databases. Currently, there's a variety of these databases on the market, and still many people are unaware of their availability and function. A brief tour of a select few will familiarize you with some products that are available and give you a general idea of the functionality of native XML databases. What Are Native XML Databases? As the name implies, native XML databases (NXDBs) are specially designed systems used to store XML documents. What differentiates NXDBs from other databases is the way they actually store these documents. XML-enabled databases break down the XML documents into data elements for storage, possib... (more)