The Cloudcast The Cloudcast #120 - OpenStack DBaaS
Nov 9, 2013
Expert Edward Archibald discusses integrating connectors for clustering databases, the shift towards NoSQL like MongoDB, and OpenStack's Trove DBaaS project. Reflections on experiences at a design summit and challenges of running databases in the cloud, emphasizing the need for resilience and data replication strategies.
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Marketo's Massive Data
- Continuent's customer, Marketo, uses their clustering solution to manage 26 clusters with 4+ terabytes of data each.
- This setup enables zero-downtime schema upgrades and platform tweaks, crucial for high-volume operations.
Secret Sauce and NoSQL
- Continuent's "secret sauce" lies in its connectivity layer, which manages complex database operations.
- They're exploring MongoDB integration due to partner interest but believe SQL and NoSQL are complementary.
OpenStack and Trove
- Continuent aims to participate more in OpenStack's Trove project but closed-source components hinder this.
- Trove is seen as a stepping stone, and Continuent expects it to evolve towards their current capabilities.