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What is the difference between a hierarchical database and a relational database?

April 26, 2017database difference Hierarchical Relational

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What is the difference between a hierarchical database and a relational database?

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A hierarchical database maintains a one-to-one correspondence between a document and a record of that document. A relational database typically involves multiple tables that relate to one another; in a relational database, multiple records could be “related” to one specific document, depending on the information contained.