Firebird, a relational database management system utilizing open-source SQL, offers an extensive range of ANSI SQL standard features and operates seamlessly on the Windows platform. It stands out for its exceptional concurrency, high performance, and robust language support for stored procedures and triggers.
The Firebird relational database management system, being open source, showcases outstanding performance and scalability. It is adaptable from an embedded, single-user model to expansive enterprise-wide deployments. These deployments can handle multiple databases exceeding 2Tb, catering to hundreds of simultaneous clients.
Key Features of Firebird:
– Multi-generation architecture
– SQL language with robust capabilities and developer-friendly attributes
– Thorough logging and monitoring
– DBeaver GUI for streamlined DB Administration
– Strong security with IAM (Identity and Access Management)
– Developer tools including Firebird.NET, JayBird (Java), Delphi/C++, PHP, FireRuby, and more
– Backup & Restore functionality
– Full-text search capability
– Asynchronous cancellation of connections
– TraceAPI for comprehensive server activity understanding
– iSQL Command Line for versatile operations
– Monitoring tables for performance tracking
– Connection and Transaction Triggers
– Temporary Tables
– Database Encryption using plugins
– Encryption and compression for data transfer over the wire
