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# Use H2 as Internal SQL Database

## Context and Problem Statement

We need to store data internally in a structured way to gain performance.

## Decision Drivers

* Easy to integrate
* Easy to use
* Common technology

## Considered Options

* [H2 Database Engine](http://www.h2database.com/html/main.html)
* [SQLite](https://www.sqlite.org/index.html)

## Decision Outcome

Chosen option: "H2 Database Engine", because it was straight-forward to use.

## Links

* [Comparison at SQL Workbench](https://www.sql-workbench.eu/dbms_comparison.html)
