Managing XML Data Storage
http://www.acm.org/crossroads/xrds8-4/XML_RDBMS.html

Emerick, Jerry
ACM Crossroads
2002

Abstract:

XML is becoming the data format of choice for a wide variety of information systems solutions. Common applications using XML include document transmission in B2B systems, message format construction for integration of Internet applications with legacy systems, binding of XML data to visual and non-visual controls, data storage and retrieval, and various data manipulation activities within applications.