What on Earth is Autonomous?

Research shows that Autonomous databases are the second most-valued technology, likely due to people working to keep on top of surging data volumes now and well into the future. It's also the tech making the most noise in the press, and people want to hear more. But what exactly does Autonomous mean? Living and learning, they carve out a path to adulthood through years of trial and error. Each insight helps to build the intelligence necessary to master a world full of challenges far too complex to be described by a simple set of rules.