DZone

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Log-Structured Merge Trees (LSM trees) are a powerful data structure widely used in modern databases to efficiently handle write-heavy workloads. We’ll also dive deeper into SSTables , MemTables , and compaction strategies for optimizing performance in high-load environments.

Strategy 244

Strategy Storage Efficiency Database 244

DZone

JULY 10, 2023

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, performance optimization plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of applications that rely on the integration of APIs and databases. Efficient and responsive API and database integration is vital for achieving high-performing applications.

Database 250

Database Strategy Performance Scalability 250

Scalegrid

JUNE 11, 2019

Ready to transition from a commercial database to open source, and want to know which databases are most popular in 2019? Wondering whether an on-premise vs. public cloud vs. hybrid cloud infrastructure is best for your database strategy? Polyglot Persistence Trends : Number of Databases Used & Top Combinations.

Open Source 55

Open Source Database Cloud Infrastructure 55

Scalegrid

APRIL 28, 2020

If you’re hosting your databases in the cloud, choosing the right cloud service provider is a significant decision to make for your long-term hosting costs. Over the last few weeks, we have been inundated with requests from SMB customers looking to improve the ROI on their database hosting. MongoDB® Database. EC2 instances.

Azure 344

Azure AWS Database Latency 344

Dynatrace

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

To get a better idea of OpenTelemetry trends in 2025 and how to get the most out of it in your observability strategy, some of our Dynatrace open-source engineers and advocates picked out the innovations they find most interesting. Because its constantly evolving, staying up to date with the latest in OpenTelemetry is no small feat.

Tuning 310

Tuning Open Source Innovation Monitoring 310

Scalegrid

MARCH 4, 2019

Wondering which databases are trending in 2019? We asked hundreds of developers, engineers, software architects, dev teams, and IT leaders at DeveloperWeek to discover the current NoSQL vs. SQL usage, most popular databases, important metrics to track, and their most time-consuming database management tasks. SQL Databases.

Database 255

Database Metrics Systems Strategy 255

DZone

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In this article, we’ll dive deep into the concept of database sharding, a critical technique for scaling databases to handle large volumes of data and high levels of traffic. We’ll start by defining what sharding is and why it’s essential for modern, high-performance databases.

Database 279

Database Systems Scalability Traffic 279

Dynatrace

APRIL 22, 2025

etcd database The etcd Database is the brain of your cluster, storing all configuration data that the API server uses to verify and maintain the cluster state. Exposed secrets can be harvested by attackers, giving them access to databases, cloud resources, and more. Security principle. Common security misconfiguration.

Network 162

Network Strategy Servers Best Practices 162

Dynatrace

MAY 9, 2022

For IT teams seeking agility, cost savings, and a faster on-ramp to innovation, a cloud migration strategy is critical. Define the strategy, assess the environment, and perform migration-readiness assessments and workshops. The seven Rs of a cloud migration strategy with Dynatrace. Dynatrace news. Mobilize and plan.

Strategy 246

Strategy Cloud Infrastructure Metrics 246

DZone

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Understanding Teradata Data Distribution and Performance Optimization Teradata performance optimization and database tuning are crucial for modern enterprise data warehouses.

Performance 173

Performance Tuning Analytics Strategy 173

High Scalability

JUNE 27, 2019

Ready to transition from a commercial database to open source, and want to know which databases are most popular in 2019? Wondering whether an on-premise vs. public cloud vs. hybrid cloud infrastructure is best for your database strategy?

Open Source 196

Open Source Database Cloud Strategy 196

Scalegrid

JUNE 4, 2020

ScaleGrid is a fully managed DBaaS that supports MySQL, PostgreSQL and Redis™, along with additional support for MongoDB® database and Greenplum® database. Along with many popular cloud providers, DigitalOcean also provides a Managed Databases service. So, which database service is right for your application? Single Node.

Database 230

Database Latency Benchmarking Performance 230

DZone

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Database server and application server interface. It is also defined as a software testing type that verifies whether the communication between two different software systems is done correctly. Common Components of Interface Testing. Web server and application server interface. When and Why Should We Test an Interface?

Strategy 237

Strategy Testing Servers Database 237

Dynatrace

DECEMBER 10, 2020

I recently joined two industry veterans and Dynatrace partners, Syed Husain of Orasi and Paul Bruce of Neotys as panelists to discuss how performance engineering and test strategies have evolved as it pertains to customer experience. The post Panel Recap: How is your performance and reliability strategy aligned with your customer experience?

Strategy 245

Strategy Performance Logistics Monitoring 245

Scalegrid

APRIL 2, 2019

PostgreSQL is an open source relational database system that has soared in popularity over the past 30 years from its active, loyal, and growing community. For the 2nd year in a row, PostgreSQL has kept the title of #1 fastest growing database in the world according to the DBMS of the Year report by the experts at DB-Engines.

Database 185

Database Cloud Open Source Azure 185

Dynatrace

JANUARY 11, 2023

To make searches more manageable, teams rely on database indexing. The post Adding business analytics data to your observability strategy delivers better business outcomes appeared first on Dynatrace news. The exploding scale of IT data in modern cloud environments can quickly become costly to store.

Analytics 246

Analytics Strategy Storage Technology 246

Scalegrid

MARCH 22, 2024

A well-planned multi cloud strategy can seriously upgrade your business’s tech game, making you more agile. Key Takeaways Multi-cloud strategies have become increasingly popular due to the need for flexibility, innovation, and the avoidance of vendor lock-in. Thinking about going multi-cloud?

Strategy 130

Strategy Cloud Government Innovation 130

Scalegrid

JANUARY 21, 2025

Redis Monitoring Essentials Ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of a Redis database requires active monitoring. With these essential support systems in place, you can effectively monitor your databases with up-to-date data about their health and functioning status at all times.

Strategy 130

Strategy Monitoring Latency DevOps 130

Scalegrid

JANUARY 8, 2024

Confused about multi-cloud vs hybrid cloud and which is the right strategy for your organization? Real-world examples like Spotify’s multi-cloud strategy for cost reduction and performance, and Netflix’s hybrid cloud setup for efficient content streaming and creation, illustrate the practical applications of each model.

Cloud 147

Cloud Strategy Scalability Artificial Intelligence 147

Scalegrid

MARCH 14, 2024

Mastering Hybrid Cloud Strategy Are you looking to leverage the best private and public cloud worlds to propel your business forward? A hybrid cloud strategy could be your answer. Understanding Hybrid Cloud Strategy A hybrid cloud merges the capabilities of public and private clouds into a singular, coherent system.

Strategy 130

Strategy Cloud Infrastructure Artificial Intelligence 130

DZone

JULY 6, 2023

Azure Cosmos DB is a highly scalable and globally distributed NoSQL database service offered by Microsoft. Indexing Strategy As with the other databases, indexing is the first go-to option to improve query performance. Indexing Strategy As with the other databases, indexing is the first go-to option to improve query performance.

Azure 264

Azure Performance Best Practices Strategy 264

Dynatrace

APRIL 22, 2025

Learn best practices: Get expert recommendations on building a proactive Kubernetes security automation strategy. Why add KSPM to your organizations cloud security strategy? KSPM best practices The following are some practical tips to maximize the effectiveness of your Kubernetes security posture management strategy.

Benchmarking 147

Benchmarking Best Practices DevOps Cloud 147

Scalegrid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Incremental Backups: Speeds up recovery and makes data management more efficient for active databases. Improved JSON Handling & Security: Improved logical replication and the new MAINTAIN privilege give database administrators more control and flexibility. Start your free trial today!

Speed 130

Speed Database Storage Efficiency 130

DZone

JUNE 7, 2019

It's easy for modern, distributed, high-scale applications to hide database performance and efficiency problems. Optimizing performance of such complex systems at scale requires some skill, but more importantly it requires a sound strategy and good observability, because you can't optimize what you can't measure.

Efficiency 124

Efficiency Database Performance Strategy 124

Dynatrace

JANUARY 11, 2023

Database monitoring. This ensures the database queries are performant, while also identifying host problems. For example, uptime detection can identify database instability and help to improve mean time to restoration. APM provides real-time visibility into the status and performance of applications. Website monitoring.

Cloud 295

Cloud Monitoring Best Practices Infrastructure 295

Scalegrid

JANUARY 9, 2024

Key Takeaways Enterprise cloud security is vital due to increased cloud adoption and the significant financial and reputational risks associated with security breaches; a multilayered security strategy that includes encryption, access management, and compliance is essential.

Strategy 130

Strategy Cloud Best Practices Government 130

Scalegrid

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Redis® Monitoring Essentials Ensuring the performance, reliability, and safety of a Redis® database requires active monitoring. With these essential support systems in place, you can effectively monitor your databases with up-to-date data about their health and functioning status at all times.

Strategy 130

Strategy Monitoring Latency DevOps 130

Percona

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To maintain competitiveness and operational efficiency — not to mention ensure security and compliance when your database version reaches End of Life (EOL) – it’s crucial to upgrade your database systems from time to time. One of the most compelling reasons to choose a professional service is the reduced risk.

Database 111

Database Open Source Best Practices Strategy 111

Percona

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There are a wealth of options on how you can approach storage configuration in Percona Operator for PostgreSQL , and in this blog post, we review various storage strategies — from basics to more sophisticated use cases. Try out the Percona Operator for PostgreSQL by following the quickstart guide here.

Storage 122

Storage Strategy Cloud Network 122

Scalegrid

JANUARY 10, 2025

Heading into 2024, SQL databases will remain essential in data management, increasingly using distributed systems to meet growing needs for scalability and reliability. According to 2023 statistics, 49% of web applications use an SQL-based database , with SQL having a 75% adoption rate in the IT industry.

Database 130

Database Best Practices Scalability Blockchain 130

Percona

APRIL 18, 2025

Remember when running databases in Kubernetes felt like a gamble? With better tools, smarter operators, and field-tested strategies, you can now confidently deploy PostgreSQL on Kubernetes, especially when you need scale, automation, and platform consistency. […] Thankfully, those days are largely behind us.

Best Practices 85

Best Practices Benchmarking Storage Strategy 85

Dynatrace

APRIL 10, 2023

And according to recent data from Enterprise Strategy Group, 59% of survey respondents indicated spending on public cloud applications would increase in 2023. The company made these changes to support its ONETractor strategy, which seeks to deliver personalized, convenient shopping experiences anytime, anywhere.

Cloud 243

Cloud Ecommerce Performance Retail 243

The Netflix TechBlog

MARCH 10, 2020

At one point, more than 30 developers were working on it, and it had well over 300 database tables. a database, a microservice API exposed via gRPC or REST, or just a simple CSV file. One of the main advantages we also saw in having an app with clear boundaries is our testing strategy?—?the

Architecture 346

Architecture Transportation Java Strategy 346

Scalegrid

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The choice of self-managed cloud databases vs DBaaS is a common debate among those who are looking for the best option that will cater to their particular needs. Database as a Service (DBaaS) and managed databases offer distinct advantages along with certain challenges.

Database 130

Database Cloud Hardware Storage 130

Dynatrace

MAY 1, 2023

Here are the six steps of a typical ITOA process : Define the data infrastructure strategy. NoSQL database. Nontabular data management, as opposed to tabular relations used in relational databases, is useful when working with large sets of distributed data. Choose a repository to collect data and define where to store data.

Analytics 246

Analytics Artificial Intelligence Big Data Open Source 246

Percona

APRIL 25, 2025

As these demands grow, you face a significant challenge: efficiently storing, managing, and querying high-dimensional vector data within your existing database infrastructure. […] ” territory), advanced search functions, real-time fraud detection, or geospatial analysis.

Strategy 62

Strategy Infrastructure Efficiency Database 62

Dynatrace

AUGUST 8, 2024

It’s also critical to have a strategy in place to address these outages, including both documented remediation processes and an observability platform to help you proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize customer and business impact. Outages can disrupt services, cause financial losses, and damage brand reputations.

Software 290

Software Software Infrastructure Network 290