Explore the diverse landscape of database types and learn how to select the optimal database for your application in this comprehensive conference talk from NDC Oslo 2023. Delve into the strengths and qualities of various database types, including graph, in-memory, search, columnar, document, relational, key-value, and time series databases. Gain insights into current trends in the database ecosystem and understand the specialized nature of modern databases. Discover how to make cost-effective and time-efficient choices for your workloads through a detailed walkthrough of distinct database types. Examine the fastest-growing segments in the database space and learn about hot and cold storage, durability, disaster recovery, scaling, personalization, and real-time insights. Explore practical examples of database usage, including Redis implementation and visual search revolution with vector databases.