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February 12, 2020

Implementing SQL Server’s In-Memory OLTP for High Throughput Applications

In the age of high-speed data processing and critical performance demands, databases can often become a bottleneck. Discovering methods to accelerate database operations is a constant battle for system administrators and developers alike. Microsoft SQL Server’s In-Memory Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) is a revolutionary feature that promises to enhance data processing speeds by orders of magnitude. This blog post aims to delve deep into the nuances of In-Memory OLTP, and how it can be implemented for high throughput applications effectively.

Understanding In-Memory OLTP

In-Memory OLTP, also known as Hekaton, is integrated into Microsoft SQL Server to help make data transactions faster and more efficient. By keeping data in memory, it significantly reduces the latency associated with disk-based storage and boosts the performance of transactional systems. It is especially beneficial for applications with high concurrency requirements and ones that require rapid data access.

Key Components of In-Memory OLTP

Before you embark on implementing In-Memory OLTP, understanding its key components is crucial.

Memory-optimized tables: These tables are fully resided in memory but can also be persisted to disk, allowing for durability in case of a restart.
Native compiled stored procedures: These procedures are converted into native code, allowing them to run faster than traditional interpreted T-SQL.
Memory-optimized table variables: These are similar to traditional table variables, but they are designed to be stored in memory for faster access.
Non-durable tables: These do not persist data to disk and are ideal for scenarios where data preservation is not crucial after a database restart.
Transaction log optimizations: In-Memory OLTP uses a streamlined version of the transaction log to reduce I/O bottleneck.

Benefits of Using In-Memory OLTP

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