[dba-Tech] The graphic database: Neo4j

Hi All:

With the relational database no longer being the only option enters a whole
myriad of databases loosely called NoSQL databases are now available. One of
database types within this large group is defined as the Graphic database.

It has been basically flying under the radar for years but now with such
companies as NSA looking for good way to represent the world's internet
using population such a system will become more relevant. Maybe in the years
to come you might just go to a related site to view your current "score"
much like people do today view their credit-score, tomorrow we will be able
to view our security-score. You just never know who you may have met over
the weekend or if some competitor ratted you out and you are now on some no
fly list. ;-) (The above is a little tongue-in-cheek but...)

If you have a Facebook presence and would like to see a working example of a
Graphic database, on the left column, click on the option labeled;
"myFnetwork - Visualize your friends network!" and you can then see a
weighted graphic representation of your various Facebook associates and
associations.
 
Find attached a video and explanation of what a NoSQL Graphic Database is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Dr0KfJXqMbs#at=341

The Neo4j database, described in the above linked video, is an OSS project
so you can download it use it and maybe apply it some project you are
working on:
http://www.neo4j.org/?gclid=CLOd_ras-rcCFY9eQgodjwsA4g

Jim