A cms without using any kind of sql databases like mysql? … is this technology suggestive? Well, in some cases it could be beneficial.
Why a cms without db could make sense, please feel free to comment some more possible reasons:
- very less changes of content
- no mysql support in hosting plan
- no skills in db administration
Below some screenshots of content management systems, which doesn’t require a database like mysql. They are using file based databases. You will find some helpful cms links at bottom of this post.
CMSimple | www.cmsimple.com
Language: php >= 4.0.4
Features: up to 1000pages, wwwaut for better protection, WYSIWYG is OEdit
cms -db | cms-db.de
Language: php5
Features: sitemap, guestbook, shows page impressions
moziloCMS | cms.mozilo.de
Language: php >= 4.3.0
Features: special syntax, easy layout management
openEdit | www.openedit.org
Language: Java Servlet
Features: asset management, blog, calendar, search, friendly URL, LDAP
web dir X | www.webdirx.drcho.be
Language: php
Features: up to 120 pages
GuppY | www.freeguppy.org
Language: php
Features: bilingual support, guestbook, newsletter system, light version for PDA
nanoCMS | nanocms.in
Language: php
Features: multilingual, template system
Useful links:
Please feel free to comment any reason, why a file based cms may be benefical.
Content management in a box « Me and Content Management
September 15th, 2009
[...] analogy) I’m not necesarily talking here about the “no database CMs” (like the list here). I’m talking about a full fledged, powerful and highly performant CM which is “in [...]
Julie Riley
December 12th, 2008
Thanks for mentioning OpenEdit! We have enterprise clients using OpenEdit’s content management and digital asset management with no database successfully.
That said, we do have clients who for one reason or another require a database, so we do have a module that allows you to use OpenEdit, XML or any other database as your backend.
http://www.openeditDAM.com
nicole@younic
December 12th, 2008
@fridolin I’m a bit into software development for embedded systems and – yes – your idea sounds really really great!!! I will think think about this!
@mk_michael Just realised that you got ajax comments *jealous*
fridolin
December 11th, 2008
Hi there, maybe a tiny cms makes also sense on embedded devices, like terminals or small machines with an integrated webserver – like building automation systems? Just an idea.
mk_michael
December 11th, 2008
Thank’s for the hints
Cms-db ist called “cms -db” and doesn’t require javascript. Safe_mode=off is also not really necessary. With a disabled javaScript, an alternative version wil be used. Sorry for that, I’ve corrected this above.
Kalyan
December 11th, 2008
Cms without db are better because, they
- can easily be moved around,
- easy to take backup
- easy to make multiple installations
- are usually small and simple
- and some dont even need any kind of installation procedure, like nanocms…
the list can go on …