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It is possible to store scalar data in a database instead of netcdfnetCDF-files on disk. Currently the only supported database type is MongoDB. The MongoDB implementation has been developed in close cooperation with TVA and Infisys. It is however possible to add support for other database types as well by implementing a set of java interfaces. The archive database should be considered as an optional extension to the Deltares Open Archive to store scalar data in a way which is more convenient to your organization.
Storing data in MongoDB instead of NetcdfnetCDF-files has the following advantages:
- Data is directly available. It is not necessary to run the harvester.
- Reading data from MongoDB by using seamless integration is more performant in comparison to reading from NetcdfnetCDF-files,
- MongoDB prevents that data is stored multiple times in the archive.
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