Static DBMS are like the cool kids in school. They're not flashy or loud, but they have a solid reputation, and everyone knows their names. They don't need to shout to be heard. They do their thing and let the results speak for themselves. A static database management system (static DBMS) is an information-based relationship structured to facilitate updates and retrieval in terms of inherent relationships. Static database management systems are either hierarchical or network database management systems. Hierarchical DBMSs store data in a hierarchical structure, meaning each piece of data is stored under a single parent node. The parent node can have any number of child nodes, but they can only exist underneath the parent node they were born from. Hierarchical DBMSs are best used when there are few updates to the data, as it can be challenging to add new pieces of information without affecting other information stored in the system. Network DBMSs store data in a network structure, meaning each data part is connected with other components through their relationships within the system. In a network DBMS, new pieces of information can be added or removed at any time without affecting existing relationships among different pieces of data. Static database management systems are created in a static environment where the location of related records is known. In other words, static databases are made in a stable, predictable environment where you know where your data is going to be stored and how it will be accessed. Static DBMS is a hierarchical, or CODACYL, DBMS that facilitates rapid and high-volume data processing. It has been around since the 1960s and can be used for stock trading to manage traffic on the highway. That's why we're so excited about Static DBMS, built on the concept of "dynamic" databases. Dynamic databases allow us to keep changing our minds about how we want to use our data without making any changes to the database itself, which means more time for us and less time for IT.