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Extensible Storage Engine


Extensible Storage Engine (ESE) is an embedded key-value ISAM DBMS used in various Microsoft products. This system is sometimes referred to as "JET Blue".

Database Entry

Extensible Storage Engine


Extensible Storage Engine (ESE) is an embedded key-value ISAM DBMS used in various Microsoft products. This system is sometimes referred to as "JET Blue".

History[01]


ESE was formerly known as Joint Engine Technology (JET) Blue. It was originally developed by Microsoft to replace the JET Red database engine in Access in the 1990s.

Data Model


Query Interface


Storage Model


Storage Organization


System Architecture


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