### Contents

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

# Database Software Resources

##### Articles, Glossary Terms, and Discussions 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, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), and [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you.

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

## 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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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
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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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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

## Database Software Discussions

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[Which desktop database platforms import data from Excel and let you build queries without writing SQL code?](/discussions/which-desktop-database-platforms-import-data-from-excel-and-let-you-build-queries-without-writing-sql-code)

Looking for input on which[](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database)[desktop database](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database) platforms handle the Excel import cleanly — getting existing data in without manual reformatting — and then let the team build filters, queries, and reports through a visual interface, without requiring anyone to write a SQL statement?

The platforms with the strongest evidence for both clean Excel import and visual query building:

- [**Microsoft Access**](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-access/reviews) **:** ★4.0, 831 reviews. The Excel integration is the most extensively documented capability. The visual Query Design tool is specifically credited as one of the best parts of the platform — allowing query building through a graphical interface without SQL syntax. ODBC compatibility allows linking to external data sources beyond Excel for teams whose data lives in multiple systems. 
- [**Ninox**](https://www.g2.com/products/ninox/reviews) **:** CSV import from Excel and external sources is confirmed as a production-validated workflow. The visual interface for creating relationships between tables, filtering records, and building calculated fields is described as intuitive. Ninox's SQL-like query syntax is available for users who want it, but the drag-and-drop data model and visual field configuration cover the most common querying needs without requiring SQL. 
- [**Kintone**](https://www.g2.com/products/kintone/reviews) **:** The Lookup and Related Records features replace the most common cross-table query use cases without requiring any query syntax — linking a client record from one app into an integration record in another produces results that feel like a query join to non-technical users. REST API and CSV export allow query results to flow downstream without manual steps. 
- [**Memento Database**](https://www.g2.com/products/memento-database/reviews) **:** CSV import from Excel is specifically listed as a core feature, along with SQL query support for advanced data manipulation. Multiple display options (list, table, map, calendar) allow the same underlying records to be viewed through different query lenses without requiring a new query each time. 
- [**OpenOffice Base**](https://www.g2.com/products/openoffice-base/reviews) **:** Free and open-source, with JDBC and ODBC compatibility for external data sources and a visual query designer that mirrors Microsoft Access's interface. For teams with a zero-cost requirement, OpenOffice Base provides the visual query building and Excel import capability without a licensing cost.

How long did the import take to get right, what data cleaning was required before the import produced usable records, and what query type — filter, aggregate, or cross-table — did you end up building first?

Curious how much of the "clean Excel import" claim depends on how messy the original spreadsheet already is. In my experience the tools that look effortless in a demo usually assume reasonably structured source data, and the real test is importing something that's been hand-edited for years.

Answered: Krithika Sathyamoorthy on August 21, 2026

[Your answer](/discussions/which-desktop-database-platforms-import-data-from-excel-and-let-you-build-queries-without-writing-sql-code/comments/new?remote=true)

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[What's the best desktop database tool with no-code form builders and report generators for operations teams managing growing internal records?](/discussions/what-s-the-best-desktop-database-tool-with-no-code-form-builders-and-report-generators-for-operations-teams-managing-growing-internal-records)

Looking for input on which[](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database)[desktop database](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database) platform's no-code form builder and report generator hold up as the team scales, without requiring a developer when the reporting requirement changes?

The platforms with the strongest evidence for no-code form and report capability at growing scale:

Strong fits for growing operations teams:

- [**Kintone**](https://www.g2.com/products/kintone/reviews) **:** The REST API writes external data back into Kintone automatically, keeping reports current without manual data entry. 
- [**Ninox**](https://www.g2.com/products/ninox/reviews) **:** Make integration enables automated data flows that do not require re-configuration as new record types are added. 
- [**Memento Database**](https://www.g2.com/products/memento-database/reviews) **:** Web forms collect data from external users without requiring Memento installation, and Data Publishing transforms database views into interactive web pages that update in real-time as the underlying data changes. 
- [**Microsoft Access**](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-access/reviews) **:** The query-driven report model is powerful, but the wizard set could be extended, and the formatting options are limited compared to modern reporting tools.

What was the first form or report configuration that required you to rebuild something you had already built once, and was the rework caused by the platform's limits or by your own initial design?

Kintone and Ninox are interesting here because growing teams usually need their forms and reports to evolve alongside the underlying workflow. I’d pay particular attention to how easily an operations manager can add a new field, record type, or reporting view without rebuilding everything around it. That kind of day-to-day flexibility is what makes no-code genuinely useful.

Answered: Shubham Gupta on August 21, 2026

[Your answer](/discussions/what-s-the-best-desktop-database-tool-with-no-code-form-builders-and-report-generators-for-operations-teams-managing-growing-internal-records/comments/new?remote=true)

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[Which desktop database platforms export data cleanly to Excel or other systems for teams needing flexible reporting?](/discussions/which-desktop-database-platforms-export-data-cleanly-to-excel-or-other-systems-for-teams-needing-flexible-reporting)

Looking for input from operations teams that need to produce reports in Excel or other formats for stakeholders who do not log into the database — which[](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database)[desktop database](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-database) platforms export data cleanly, without column misalignment, missing records, or formatting that requires manual cleanup before the output is usable?

The platforms with the strongest evidence for clean export capability:

- [**Kintone**](https://www.g2.com/products/kintone/reviews) **:** Exporting reports from Kintone makes mailing, verifying information, and creating labels easy — a workflow that depends on correctly formatted, immediately usable export output. Helps keep reporting simple by replacing the previous process of manually pulling figures from different spreadsheets. The REST API exposes records to external BI tools, and the Zapier integration enables scheduled exports to Google Sheets or other downstream systems without manual intervention. 
- [**Microsoft Access**](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-access/reviews) **:** The Excel integration is seamless and makes it easy to move data between Access and Excel without problems. ODBC connectivity allows Access to serve as the query layer for SQL Server or other databases, with results exported to Excel through standard Access report functionality. 
- [**Ninox**](https://www.g2.com/products/ninox/reviews) **:** CSV export for Excel is confirmed as a production-validated workflow Make integration allows automated data exports to downstream systems on a schedule. 
- [**Memento Database**](https://www.g2.com/products/memento-database/reviews) **:** CSV import and export for seamless integration with Microsoft Excel, FileMaker, and other popular programs is specifically listed as a core feature. Data Publishing allows database views to be shared as interactive web pages or embedded into external sites, with real-time updates — a reporting integration that does not require an export step at all. SQL query support enables custom data extraction for teams with light technical capability. 
- [**SpeedBase**](https://www.g2.com/products/speedbase/reviews) **:** Helps in centralising and updating data from a single location with clean output for operational reporting. 

Would value input from operations teams that have built a recurring reporting workflow on top of a desktop database export. What was the export format, how did you get data from the database to the stakeholder, and what was the manual step you could not eliminate?

The step that never fully disappears is re-mapping headers after someone adds a field mid-quarter; the export still runs, but the stakeholder's pivot table breaks silently until someone notices. Kintone's API sidesteps it better than Access's static report layout, since the schema travels with the call rather than being a fixed template.

Answered: Barkha Bali on August 21, 2026

[Your answer](/discussions/which-desktop-database-platforms-export-data-cleanly-to-excel-or-other-systems-for-teams-needing-flexible-reporting/comments/new?remote=true)

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