.NET Rocks! Data Sharding with Oren Eini
Oct 12, 2023
Oren Eini, also known as Ayende Rahimi, is a renowned expert in database technologies and the mind behind RavenDB. He delves into the captivating world of data sharding, explaining how it enhances database performance across multiple servers. Oren discusses the benefits and potential downsides of distributing sharded databases, even across different locations. He emphasizes that while sharding might not be essential for everyone now, it's a powerful tool to have for when data demands grow.
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Essence of Data Sharding
- Sharding splits data across machines while presenting a single logical database to applications.
- It solves data size and performance issues without exposing complexity to the user.
Sharding's Changing Necessity
- Hardware improvements reduced the need for sharding as bigger machines handle higher load.
- Sharding remains vital for the "awful scenario" of massive success.
Progressive Sharding Strategy
- Implement sharding progressively to avoid sudden scaling cliffs.
- Ensure your system can transparently scale with growing data and user count.