### Contents

- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)

# Database Software Resources

##### Articles and Glossary Terms to expand your knowledge on Database Software

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts and [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms).

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- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)

## Database Software Articles

[![What Is Software-defined Storage? Benefits and Best Solutions](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/software-defined%20storage.png "What Is Software-defined Storage? Benefits and Best Solutions")](https://www.g2.com/articles/software-defined-storage)

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### What Is Software-defined Storage? Benefits and Best Solutions
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Enterprise IT teams using hardware-bound IT infrastructure connect data storage operations to specific devices.

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 ![Sudipto Paul](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sudipto Paul")
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](https://learn.g2.com/author/sudipto-paul)

by Sudipto Paul

[![The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/aerial-shot-backlit-beautiful-2132180.jpg "The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption")](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption)

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### The Case for Multicloud Infrastructure Adoption
](https://www.g2.com/articles/multicloud-infrastructure-adoption)
Putting all your eggs in one basket doesn’t always work out well. We’ve all done it, and when done in a business context (e.g., Cloudflare’s July outage that briefly tanked numerous web-based businesses), the consequences can be far-reaching and dire.

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 ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch")
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](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch)

by Zack Busch

## Database Software Glossary Terms

[![Hyperconverged Storage](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI851_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bhyperconverged_storage%5D_V1b.png "Hyperconverged Storage")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/hyperconverged-storage-definition)

[Hyperconverged Storage](https://www.g2.com/glossary/hyperconverged-storage-definition)

Hyperconverged storage is an element of hyperconverged infrastructure. Discover how hyperconvergence works and helps organizations scale.

by Alyssa Towns

[![Desktop Database](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI770_Glossary_Article_Images_%5BDesktop_Database%5D_V1b.png "Desktop Database")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/desktop-database-definition)

[Desktop Database](https://www.g2.com/glossary/desktop-database-definition)

A desktop database stores and manages data on a personal computer. Learn more about its key features, benefits, and when to choose one for your business.

by Sagar Joshi

[![eDiscovery](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI587_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BeDiscovery%5D_V1a.png "eDiscovery")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/ediscovery-definition)

[eDiscovery](https://www.g2.com/glossary/ediscovery-definition)

Electronic discovery, or eDiscovery, is collecting, reviewing, and producing data as a part of a legal investigation. Learn about its types and benefits.

by Sagar Joshi

[![Data Virtualization](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI439_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BData_Virtualization%5D_V1b.png "Data Virtualization")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-virtualization-definition)

[Data Virtualization](https://www.g2.com/glossary/data-virtualization-definition)

Data virtualization gives users access to disparate data systems. Learn the use cases,best practices for success, and how it differs from data federation.

by Alyssa Towns