The latency of traditional storage made virtualising tier-one databases a gamble. Flash removes that constraint – and changes what's architecturally possible.
Tag: Databases
Databases are the systems of record at the heart of the enterprise. They were designed for correctness, durability, and human-paced interaction – not for continuous, machine-driven access patterns.
As workloads evolve, the database remains the point of truth… but the assumptions around how it is accessed are starting to break.
Database Virtualization Part 1 – It’s Happening Right Now
For years, production Oracle databases resisted virtualisation. That resistance is crumbling – here's the evidence that database virtualisation has moved from theory to mainstream reality.
Database Consolidation Part 4 – Flash Memory Makes The Difference
Flash memory changes the consolidation equation – here's how it addresses the I/O bottleneck that historically made high-density database consolidation impractical.
Database Consolidation Part 3 – It’s All About Capacity
Consolidating databases onto shared infrastructure only works if you understand the capacity model – including the art and risk of overcommitting resources.
Database Consolidation Part 2 – Shared Infrastructure Design Choices
Once you've decided to consolidate, the next question is where shared infrastructure should diverge. This post examines the key architectural design choices and their trade-offs.
Database Consolidation Part 1 – Business Drivers and Technical Challenges
Database consolidation means more than moving databases onto bigger iron – it means turning them into managed services. Here are the business drivers and technical obstacles that define the journey.
The Strategic Platform for ALL Database Workloads
Oracle's "strategic platform for all workloads" claim deserves scrutiny. Here's an independent assessment of what that really means – and where the gaps are.
SLOB on Violin 3000 Series with PCIe Direct Attach
A reader Alex asked if I could post a comparative set of tests from my previous 3000 series Infiniband testing but using the PCIe direct-attached method. I was actually very keen to test this myself as I wanted to see how close the Infiniband connectivity method could get to the PCIe latencies. Why? Well, PCIe … Continue reading SLOB on Violin 3000 Series with PCIe Direct Attach
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