Firebird

Firebird is a time-tested project: it has been in operation since 2001. The software is used for warehousing, business, and financial tasks.

The application is used and distributed freely even for commercial purposes. Firebird can be downloaded from freesoft.ru. Firebird is developed for Windovs, but it is cross-platform and works on macOS, Linux, Unix platforms. The distribution file is compact.

Installation is automatic.

Let's look at the features of the DBMS

• The source code of the application is open, it is allowed to make the changes necessary for the user.
• The program is a server and runs in the operating environment as a separate service. The installation of the server is easy.
• The developer community supports the DBMS, increasing the security, stability of the application.
• The server handles databases, tables and fields.
• DBMS will not require frequent administration. Reliable information storage and integrity is ensured due to the ACID transaction system. Recovery after failures is correct and fast. Full control over transactions is realized.
• The package has no graphical interface, data selections from databases are created by SQL queries from the command line. Beginner users will need time to study the help documentation on using the product.
• A code editor and tools for visual database administration are also lacking.
• Work with the application is simplified by the use of third-party utilities for database administration.
• The DBMS can be expanded by adding user functions.
• The multi-language libraries are supported.
• A backup copy is made without interrupting the work of the server in the background mode.
• A report on errors is given.

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