BrightstarDB

Schema-Free Triple Store

BrightstarDB implements the powerfully simple W3C Semantic Web data model, RDF. The RDF data model uses triples to represent data of all shapes. BrightstarDB does not require the definition of fixed schema, allowing great flexibility in what data is stored and how it is connected together. This associative data model is a great fit for many real world applications.

Transactional

BrightstarDB offers a fully ACID transaction model where commits never block reads, reads never block updates and reads never see uncommitted updates.

High Performance

Thanks to automatic, dedicated indexes, client and server caching models BrightstarDB is blisteringly fast for updates and reads.

NoSQL Entity Framework

BrightstarDB is unique in that it offers a full Entity Framework model over the underlying data store. This means developers have the flexibility of a NoSQL store but with the power and familiarity of working with typed objects when building applications.

LINQ & OData Support

On .NET the language of query is LINQ. BrightstarDB has a custom LINQ implementation that maps LINQ queries into SPARQL to be run natively against the data. Through its Entity Framework any BrightstarDB store can expose an OData endpoint.

Historical Data Access

BrightstarDB never overwrites data, meaning it is possible to access a store at any point in its life time. Query the data as it stood a month ago, or even roll back the store to any previous point. Data stores can periodically be condensed to remove historical data if required.

Automatic Indexing

Many SQL and NoSQL systems require the developer to define all the required indexes for their specific application. BrightstarDB automatically indexes all relationships and property values at insert time.