存储大量文件的最佳方式

Question

Is there any db system to store large amount of files? The files are compressed web pages?

In SQL systems the problem raise where db size grow and I want to make a backup or a simple insert or select get slower. I know I can write thousands of code and manage this problem or create another databases to keep databases small.

But I want a db system that cover all these problems automatically. (I want to do more with less!!)

Thanks

Answer 1

The latest MS SQL Server has a special FILESTREAM feature, where files are stored through the database as if they were blobs, but they are actually stored in a separate folder. I think this is exactly what you're looking for.

Answer 2

The best way to store thousands of files is (gasp) on a file-system. If you need a hybrid, have you considered the FILESTREAM type in sql server?