MarkLogic Server

1. Schema-Agnostic: Doesn't require fixed schemas, allowing storage and querying of data in its natural form.

2. Enterprise-Grade Security: Robust security features including role-based access control and encryption.

3. Flexible Query and Search: Powerful capabilities for full-text, structured, geospatial, and semantic search.

4. ACID Transactions: Ensures data integrity and reliability with transactional consistency.

Before learning MarkLogic Server, it's beneficial to have:

1. Database Basics: Understanding of database concepts such as data modeling, querying, and transactions.

2. XML and JSON Knowledge: Familiarity with XML and JSON data formats commonly used in MarkLogic.

3. Search and Indexing Concepts: Knowledge of search and indexing principles for efficient data retrieval.

4. Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, JavaScript, or Python for application development and integration.

By learning MarkLogic Server, you gain the following skills:

1. Data Modeling: Ability to model and store semi-structured and unstructured data efficiently.

2. Search and Querying: Proficiency in performing complex searches and queries across diverse data types.

3. Security Implementation: Skills in implementing robust security measures, including role-based access control and encryption, to protect sensitive data.

4. Data Integration: Capability to integrate and manage diverse data sources, including XML, JSON, relational databases, and more.