[ Fauna Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/fauna-fauna/reviews) [ Fauna Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/fauna-fauna/reviews) # Fauna Features ##### ## Database Features (7) Storage Availability Stability Scalability Security Data Manipulation Query Language Show More ##### ## Configuration (5) Application Performance Functions when integrated with multiple forms of external applications. Orchestration Allows admisistrators to manage and organize storage, networks, and datacenters. Database Monitoring Monitors performance and statistics related to memory, caches and connections. Anomaly Detection Alerts users when unauthorized parties or malware is detected allowing administrators to remedy the issue. Network Security Secures data at rest and in transit from unauthorized access. Show More ##### ## Database Administration (3) Provisioning Allows administrators to organize components of the database to maintain instance efficiency. Governance Allows the creating and relinquishing of database access credentials. Auditing Documents access and alterations of the database for analytics and reporting. Show More ##### ## Availability (11) Scalability Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality. Backup The abillity to restore files to its original loacation or alternative sources on-demand. Archiving Stores historical records of information for reverting or reference. Indexing Helps users navigate databases by labeling and organizing datasets. Auto Sharding Implements auto horizontal data partitioning that allows storing data on more than one node to scale out. Auto Recovery Restores a database to a correct(consistent) state in the event of a failure. Data Replication Copy data across multiple servers through master-slave, peer-to-peer replication architecture etc. Backup and Recovery Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Auto Sharding Implements auto horizontal data partitioning that allows storing data on more than one node to scale out. Auto Recovery Restores a database to a correct(consistent) state in the event of a failure. Show More ##### ## Security (15) Data Masking Data masking provides an additional layer of access control that can be applied to tables and views. Authentication And Single Sign-On Verifies identity of database users. Data Anonymization Allows users to gain statistically valid insights from their data while protecting the privacy of individuals. Database Locking Prevents other users and applications from accessing data while it is being updated to avoid data loss or update. Access Control Allows permissions to be granted or revoked in the database, schema or table levels. Encryption Built-in native encryption with enterprise key management. Authentication Provides multi-factor authentication with certificates. Role-Based Authorization Provides predefined system roles, privileges, and user-defined roles to users. Authentication Allows integration with external security mechanisms like Kerberos, LDAP authentication etc. Audit Logs Provides an audit log to track access and operations performed on databases for regulatory compliance. Encryption Provides encryption capability for all the data at rest using encryption keys. Role-Based Authorization Provides predefined system roles, privileges, and user-defined roles to users. Authentication Allows integration with external security mechanisms like Kerberos, LDAP authentication etc. Audit Logs Provides an audit log to track access and operations performed on databases for regulatory compliance. Encryption Provides encryption capability for all the data at rest using encryption keys. Show More ##### ## Data Management (12) Data Replication Helps in improving the availability of data. Advanced Data Analytics Uses machine learning algorithms to gain actionable insights. Data Model Stores and queries data as JSON-like documents. Data Types Supports multiple data types like lists, sets, hashes (similar to map), sorted sets etc. Built - In Search Allows users to index at ingest and query endlessly across data. Event Triggers Notifies specific events like document inserts, updates, replaces, deletes etc and responds in real-time. Semantic Search Data Model Designed to store interconnected data consisting of nodes and edges. Data Types Supports multiple data types like lists, sets, hashes (similar to map), sorted sets etc. Built - In Search Allows users to index at ingest and query endlessly across data. Event Triggers Notifies specific events like document inserts, updates, replaces, deletes etc and responds in real-time. Query Language Powerful query language that allows users to access patterns like traversals, JOINs, search, geospatial etc. Show More ##### ## Support (4) Text Search Provides support for international character sets and full text search. Data Types Supports multiple data types like primitive, structured, document etc. Languages Supports multiple procedural programming languages like PL/PGSQL, Perl, Python etc. Operating Systems Available on multiple operating systems like Linux, Windows, MacOS etc. Show More ##### ## Performance (5) Disaster Recovery Provides data recovery functionality to protect and restore data in a database. Data Concurrency Allows multi-version concurrency control. Workload Management Handles workloads, from single machines to data warehouses or web services with many concurrent users. Advanced Indexing Allows users to quickly retrieve data through various types of indexing like B-tree, hash table etc. Query Optimizer Helps interpret SQL queries and determine the fastest method of execution. Show More ##### ## Management (4) Data Schema Data is organized as a set of tables with columns and rows like a table structure. Query Language Allows users to create, update and retrieve data in a database. ACID - Complaint Adheres to ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability), a set of database transaction properties. Data Replication Provides log-based or/and trigger-based replication. Show More ##### ## Performance (3) Query Optimization Helps interpret SQL queries and determine the fastest method of execution Ad hoc Query One-off queries made on an as-needed basis Query Optimization Helps interpret SQL queries and determine the fastest method of execution Show More ##### ## Support (7) Multi-Model Provides support to handle structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data with equal effect. Operating Systems Available on multiple operating systems like Linux, Windows, MacOS etc. BI Connectors Allows users to connect business intelligence tools to the database. Data Connectors Connect to big data sources Multi-Model Provides support to handle structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data with equal effect. BI Connectors Allows users to connect business intelligence tools to the database. Operating Systems Available on multiple operating systems like Linux, Windows, MacOS etc. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (34) Database Conversion Transformation of data from one format to another Monitoring Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Data Extraction Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Automatic Backup Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Ad hoc Reporting Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Indexing Compile and organize data into specific metrics Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Data Verification Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies Performance Testing Allows developers to check if their applications/web browsers are running as expected. Data Capture and Transfer Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Security Auditing Systematic evaluation of the security of a company's overall security system and situation Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Role-Based Permissions Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Data Mapping Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization Data Retrieval Search and find data in a structured format AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Configuration Management Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. For NoSQL Databases Specific for use in NoSQL Databases Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Data Migration Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Data Synchronization Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Serverless Accessibility Compatible with serverless backends Multiple Data Sources Allows users to manage data from a number of sources Show More ## 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