"Not Only SQL" is popularly known as NOSQL, the new buzz word in the world of database technology. It really means that the database is not a relational database. Early, it is called as "No SQLNoSQL", (i.e.) a system represents totally an alternative to SQL. Since it is inevitable to use SQL, later it is renamed as NOSQL. This paper brings out the properties, various flavours, examples, advantages and also some limitations of NOSQL database technology. © 2005 - 2014 JATIT & LLS. All rights reserved.

Elango N M

Department of Software and Systems Engineering

School of Information Technology and Engineering

Vellore Campus

G. Sekar

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private university located in&nbsp;Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, the institution offers 20 undergraduate, 34 postgraduate, four integrated and four research programs. It has campuses in Vellore, Amravati, Bhopal and Chennai.

VIT is one of the top ranked private universities in India according to NIRF, THE and QS Rankings.&nbsp;Govt. of India has recognized&nbsp;VIT, Vellore as an&nbsp;Institution of Eminence. This has allowed VIT to take independent quality initiatives and move up in world ranking.

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Journal	Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology
Publisher	Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN)
ISSN	19928645