RavenDB is an Open Source, document DB (NoSql) Links: - CodePlex: http://ravendb.net/ - WikiPedia on NoSql http://en.wikipedia.org/wik... RavenDB can run as a server (standalone) or embedded in your application. Here’s a very brief example of embedding RavenDb in an ASP.Net MVC application, it takes about 5-10 minutes in all. Basic Setup Steps Create an empty Asp.Net MVC Web Application Install NuGet (if not already done) Install RavenDb Embedded (will also install RavenDb Client) Modify Global.Asax ......