REDCap is a web-based application, used for designing and managing databases and surveys. ... However, it uses the functionalities of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS from the database server) to store data in tables with well defined relationships (using primary and foreign keys constraints).

What database does REDCap use?

REDCap is a flexible tool that can run on multiple operating systems such as Linux, UNIX, Windows, and Mac. A web server with PHP, a MySQL database server, and an SMTP email server are required.

How is data stored in REDCap?

The institution installing REDCap will store all data captured in REDCap on its own servers. Thus, all project data is stored and hosted there at the local institution, and no project data is ever transmitted at any time by REDCap from that institution to another institution or organization.