MariaDB ColumnStore

MariaDB ColumnStore is a high-performance, distributed data warehouse solution offering scalable analytics without the need for complex schemas or indexes.

Description

MariaDB ColumnStore is a distributed data warehouse solution built on top of MariaDB Enterprise Server. It leverages a massively parallel processing (MPP) shared-nothing architecture and columnar storage to deliver high-performance analytics. This enables efficient processing of massive datasets without the need for complex indexing. Data is stored in a columnar format, providing high compression rates (up to 90%) and reducing disk I/O. The distributed nature allows parallel querying across multiple instances, accelerating query performance significantly. It's cloud-native, supporting storage on premises, or in the cloud via Amazon S3-compatible object storage. This allows for scalability and cost-effective storage management. The system also supports standard SQL, Kafka and Spark connectors, and direct data loading tools for enhanced flexibility and integration.

Features

Columnar storage for fast analytics and high compression (up to 90%). Distributed architecture for parallel processing and scalability. Cloud-native capabilities for flexible deployment and storage. Standard SQL support for ease of use and integration with existing tools. Connectors for Kafka and Spark enabling seamless integration with streaming data and machine learning pipelines. Direct data loading options bypassing SQL layer for optimized throughput. High availability and scalability provided through MariaDB MaxScale.

Benefits

Reduced costs through efficient storage and processing. Increased performance via parallel processing and columnar storage. Improved scalability to handle massive datasets. Simplified data management by eliminating the need for complex indexes. Enhanced flexibility through support for standard SQL, Kafka and Spark connectors, and direct data loading tools. Cloud-native deployment for cost-effective storage and management. Supports a variety of use cases across industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing.

Links

• Home: https://mariadb.com/products/columnstore/
• Source code: https://mariadb.com/downloads/community/columnstore/