What is Berkeley DB?
Berkeley DB are single file databases which can carry information using various methods from hashing to binary search trees. These files have the additional capability of being implemented directly into Perl cutting out a lot of overhead when used. Vale of Crucis uses this format of database in order to cache frequently accessed information cutting down on database load. For more information on this matter look up the ‘How do I make use of cache’ question in this FAQ.
Berkeley DB are single file databases which can carry information using various methods from hashing to binary search trees. These files have the additional capability of being implemented directly into Perl cutting out a lot of overhead when used. Ethereal Realms uses this format of database in order to cache frequently accessed information cutting down on database load. For more information on this matter look up the ‘How do I make use of cache’ question in this FAQ.