Dimensions to use to compare NoSQL data stores by Huan Liu.
From the post:
You have decided to use a NoSQL data store in favor of a DBMS store, possibly due to scaling reasons. But, there are so many NoSQL stores out there, which one should you choose? Part of the NoSQL movement is the acknowledgment that there are tradeoffs, and the various NoSQL projects have pursued different tradeoff points in the design space. Understanding the tradeoffs they have made, and figuring out which one fits your application better is a major undertaking.
Obviously, choosing the right data store is a much bigger topic, which is not something that can be covered in a single blog. There are also many resources comparing the various NoSQL data stores, e.g., here, so that there is no point repeating them. Instead, in this post, I will highlight the dimensions you should use when you compare the various data stores.
Useful information to have on hand when discussing NoSQL data stores.