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November 11, 2012

Scaling SQL Server Applications with NuoDB

SQL databases are crucial components of modern applications, but they can often become a bottleneck when it comes to scaling. Developers often resort to database sharding, which involves splitting the database into multiple shards, to improve performance and throughput. However, sharding introduces complexities such as transactional consistency and makes common operations like joins and searches difficult.

What if there was a solution that eliminates the need for database sharding while still achieving higher throughput? Enter NuoDB, a revolutionary SQL database technology that offers a distributed, peer-to-peer architecture. With NuoDB, scaling your application becomes simple and efficient.

NuoDB’s architecture consists of three main components: the Broker, the Transaction Engine, and the Storage Manager. The Broker connects client applications to Transaction Engines and maintains a global view of the network. Transaction Engines process SQL transactions, while Storage Managers persist data to disk and serve records to Transaction Managers.

The key to NuoDB’s approach is its distributed nature. Each process can be deployed across multiple hosts, allowing for a single logical database without the need for sharding. When a client application needs to connect to a Transaction Engine, the Broker automatically routes the request to the most available process.

NuoDB not only simplifies database scalability but also streamlines administration. With their web-based administrative console, NuoConsole, deploying and managing NuoDB processes across multiple hosts is just a click away.

NuoDB is a pioneer in the SQL database world, offering a solution that eliminates the need for sharding and simplifies database administration. With their RC1 release, they have made it even easier to scale your SQL Server applications.

If you’re interested in experiencing the benefits of NuoDB, you can download it here.

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