Structured Query Language

A standardized query language for requesting information from a database.

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Glossary: Open Systems
An architecture where applications can run on a variety of leading hardware and database platforms without the need for changes to the application programs. For example, an application that can run on Oracle or SQL would be considered open from a database platform perspective.
Glossary: Relational Database Management Systems [RDBMS]
A program that lets you create, update, and administer a relational database. Most commercial RDBMS's use the Structured Query Language (SQL) to access the database.