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TeraText

TeraText is a non-relational text database. It is used to store and search through large amounts of textual data. It was originally developed at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

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TeraText
DeveloperLeidos
Stable release
7.1.0 / 29 Jul 20201
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeDBS
LicensePer CPU
Websitewww.teratext.com

TeraText is a non-relational text database. It is used to store and search through large amounts of textual data. It was originally developed at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.2

TeraText operation utilises a heavy client server model. A basic setup can consist of a Content Server (CS), Administration Interface, Application Server (AS), Security Server (SLS) and a Boot Server (boots).

Individual servers communicate with each other using the standard Z39.50 protocol.2 Administration is through the HTTP interface.

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  1. "TeraText Public Releases". Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  2. "TeraText DBS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)" (PDF). 2003. p. 2. Retrieved 5 August 2020.