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Couchbase Server

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What is Couchbase Server?

Couchbase Server is a cloud-native, distributed database that fuses the strengths of relational databases such as SQL and ACID transactions with JSON flexibility and scale that defines NoSQL. It is available as a service in commercial clouds and supports hybrid…

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Couchbase is widely used by various organizations and companies for agile access to information in a secure and robust infrastructure. …
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March 30, 2022
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CodeFactory company is implementing an Informational system based on microservice architecture. Some services use Couchbase as data …
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Couchbase scales well

10 out of 10
March 29, 2022
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Couchbase is a key part of our software stack. We use it to store all of the information about the objects in our service. It is used by …
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  • Availability (96)
    9.3
    93%
  • Scalability (95)
    9.2
    92%
  • Data model flexibility (95)
    8.9
    89%
  • Performance (97)
    8.8
    88%
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What is Couchbase Server?

Couchbase Server is a cloud-native, distributed database that fuses the strengths of relational databases such as SQL and ACID transactions with JSON flexibility and scale that defines NoSQL. It is available as a service in commercial clouds and supports hybrid and private cloud deployments.

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Features

NoSQL Databases

NoSQL databases are designed to be used across large distrusted systems. They are notably much more scalable and much faster and handling very large data loads than traditional relational databases.

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Product Details

What is Couchbase Server?

Couchbase Server is a cloud-native, distributed database that fuses the strengths of relational databases such as SQL and ACID transactions with JSON flexibility and scale that defines NoSQL. It is available as a service in commercial clouds and supports hybrid and private cloud deployments.

Built on NoSQL technology, Couchbase Server is designed to deliver performance at any scale across any cloud. With its memory-first architecture, latency is measured in milliseconds. And with a JSON document foundation, geo-distributed deployments, workload isolation, and high-density storage, Couchbase is presented as an ideal database for scalable, mission-critical applications. To round off the solution, Couchbase has an SQL-compatible query language (SQL++) and dynamic schema structures, to make it easy to migrate from RDBMS.

The vendor states that current customers include industry leaders Amadeus, AT&T, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), Carrefour, Cisco, Comcast, Disney, DreamWorks Animation, eBay, Marriott, Neiman Marcus, Tesco, Tommy Hilfiger, United, Verizon, Wells Fargo, as well as hundreds of other household names.

Couchbase Server Features

NoSQL Databases Features

  • Supported: Performance
  • Supported: Availability
  • Supported: Concurrency
  • Supported: Security
  • Supported: Scalability
  • Supported: Data model flexibility
  • Supported: Deployment model flexibility

Additional Features

  • Supported: Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS)
  • Supported: Cross Data Center Replication (XDCR)
  • Supported: Flexible Schema (JSON + N1QL)
  • Supported: Full Text Search (FTS)
  • Supported: Analytics
  • Supported: Mobile & IoT Integration
  • Supported: Memory-First Architecture
  • Supported: Big Data & SQL Integration
  • Supported: Key Value
  • Supported: Cloud Native
  • Supported: Query

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Couchbase Server Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Mobile Web, IoT devices using our .NET and Java libraries

Frequently Asked Questions

Couchbase Server is a cloud-native, distributed database that fuses the strengths of relational databases such as SQL and ACID transactions with JSON flexibility and scale that defines NoSQL. It is available as a service in commercial clouds and supports hybrid and private cloud deployments.

MongoDB, Oracle NoSQL Database, and Amazon DynamoDB are common alternatives for Couchbase Server.

Reviewers rate Availability highest, with a score of 9.3.

The most common users of Couchbase Server are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Couchbase is widely used by various organizations and companies for agile access to information in a secure and robust infrastructure. Users have found Couchbase to be an efficient and easy-to-use solution for developing web apps, mobile apps, and IoT applications. It offers scalability, high availability, and performance, making it crucial for designing applications that can handle global customer needs.

Couchbase is utilized in various areas of companies, including human resource management, accounting, and receipt and delivery departments, to facilitate faster and more regular movement of goods and services. It enables fast access and processing of data securely with different access levels, which is crucial for delivering goods and services remotely. Additionally, Couchbase Cloud is used to overcome the challenges of remote work and ensure fast and secure data analysis and delivery for both internal and client projects.

The software is also extensively used in the gaming industry for storing players' game state data and allowing features and services to leverage it. Furthermore, Couchbase is utilized for mobile data collection in a SaaS platform, eliminating the need for relational tables and schemas. It simplifies the storage of complex insurance rating information and provides high performance and scalability.

Developers rely on Couchbase as a powerful and flexible NoSQL database that allows for quick application development and deployment within the cloud. The product is commonly used for managing databases across multiple departments, particularly in mobile application development. Furthermore, Couchbase Data Platform is utilized in various industries such as the airline industry, where it powers onboard meal ordering systems and personalized service during flights.

In summary, Couchbase addresses a wide range of business problems across industries by providing fast access to information in a secure infrastructure. Its flexibility, scalability, and high performance make it a preferred choice for developing web apps, mobile apps, IoT applications, and managing databases across organizations.

Scalability: Couchbase is highly scalable, allowing users to handle large amounts of data and serve numerous transactions simultaneously. Reviewers have praised the ability to scale the database based on performance requests and the ease of expanding the cluster size.

Performance: Users appreciate Couchbase's strong performance, specifically highlighting its memory caching as a significant advantage over other NoSQL databases they evaluated. This indicates that Couchbase is efficient and fast in processing and retrieving data.

Flexibility: The schema-less architecture of Couchbase provides flexibility for users. They value the ability to support system points backwardly and make changes easily. It demonstrates that Couchbase can adapt to changes in the database structure effectively.

Difficulties in navigating documentation: Some users have expressed frustration with the navigation of Couchbase's documentation site, citing outdated code references and articles. They feel that this makes it more challenging to find the information they need.

Lack of enterprise features: Users have mentioned that Couchbase lacks certain enterprise features, such as centralized administration tools, auditing capabilities, and replication networks. This has led some users to believe that the platform may not be suitable for larger-scale or more complex business needs.

Frustration with management UI: The management console in Couchbase has been described as cumbersome and in need of improved user experience. Users have suggested improvements such as consolidating logs, enhancing error handling capabilities, and allowing servers to change roles without downtime.

Users have recommended Couchbase for several use cases, including caching applications and scenarios involving real-time analysis. They also suggest utilizing Couchbase for document-based NoSQL databases, as it offers good read and write speed. Attendees at Couchbase seminars have praised the informative sessions that help in gaining a basic understanding of the product. Additionally, users recommend watching videos or webinars to further enhance knowledge about Couchbase's features. Customers have reported outstanding support and assistance from Couchbase's customer service team and account representatives. They are commended for their promptness and expertise in resolving any issues or queries. To ensure long-term scalability and smooth cloud migration, it is advised to carefully consider these factors when implementing Couchbase. Users recommend leveraging the ElasticSearch plugin for effective data structuring. While Couchbase is recognized for its performance boost, users note that there is a steep learning curve compared to traditional RDBMS systems. It is suggested to invest time in understanding the purpose and strengths of Couchbase before implementation. Couchbase is regarded as a reliable solution for maintaining secure and safe databases. However, users caution that implementing logic should be handled in code rather than relying solely on Couchbase. To explore the capabilities of Couchbase, users recommend trying the free trial version and engaging with the active community forums where they can seek assistance from experienced developers. Overall, users advise familiarizing oneself with the developer guide as it provides valuable insights into effectively using Couchbase for various applications.

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
According to my experience, Couchbase is well-suited for mobile application developments as a NoSQL database. Also, this Couchbase database server can be used for Enterprise business applications as a backend database.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I find the simplicity of managing Couchbase Data Platform one of the most satisfying aspects. Small teams benefit from this as do teams developing BFFs in larger corporations. It is also well suited for solutions that need to handle an intensive number of writes. If your solution has high demands for queries (though performance is good here for many common uses) another solution with query-focused performance may be a better option.
Eduin Zuloaga | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The perfect scenario is when you need to store a lot of data and you need excellent performance in reads and writes at the same time. It's possible when using a non-SQL database. Another idea is always work in the active-active mode because you can warranty your system never fails in the database layer.
Abigail Paul | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I'm having a great experience. I can say that this particular application is making my databases more secure and safe in one place. Apart from this, it has few features that are efficient enough to maintain workflow in a steady and flexible way. It can be perfectly used by any organization.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Very well suited for platforms where the data is constantly changing, either via streaming updates, or schema updates across common types. Its sync gateway is a great out of the box solution for mobile apps to stay in sync with the server upwards and downwards without having to write your own clunky sync protocol or handle data conflicts by hand.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Couchbase is very well suited to very high-performance workloads that require high throughput and low latency.
Couchbase is less suited to smaller-scale systems as it is more complex to use and requires higher minimal resources than comparative solutions.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is well suited to hold our player data and give us ease of access to it. Most of our multiplayer features in our titles leverage querying couchbase for the relevant player data. The resiliency of couchbase also gives us peace of mind with having a up to date replica and backups. I am not entirely sure were couchbase would not be appropriate in my experience
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Well suited in scenarios where flexible scaling and redundancy are absolute requirements. Well suited for geographically spread access models through cross data center replication.

Less suited in scenarios where lots of pre-existing relational data access models already exist in the application stack and need to be replaced in order for Couchbase to be implemented.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It can be used as a NoSQL database and a system of engagement, especially when the reliability of performance/scalability and security are paramount. It is a nimble database when compared to some of its competitors and is highly available. In addition, horizontal growth is also easily achievable with this product. The vendor provides excellent support as and when needed.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Couchbase is especially suited for applications where there are frequent changes to the document structure. We prefer to use the Couchbase server for web and mobile applications.
Couchbase is not preferred to be implemented for legacy applications that are only needing maintenance.
Artem Nemkov | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Couchbase will be best when quick access is important and the size of the database is not huge. For huge databases (say, greater than 5TB) the cost of underlying servers can be considerable. Couchbase is very good when high-availability is important. Also, Couchbase is "the quickest of them all" (as I say for some independent comparisons).
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Data that is highly flexible and not necessarily formatted to a specific standard is great in the Couchbase platform. The JSON based structure of the documents allows for easy addition/removal of fields from a document as well as no migration headaches.
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