Sayan Ghosh 26900123054 Cse Dbms 6th Sem
Sayan Ghosh 26900123054 Cse Dbms 6th Sem
SESSION-2023-2024
NewSQL Databases: Bridging
the Gap
NewSQL databases are a response to the growing need for scalable and
consistent data management in modern applications. Traditional SQL
databases often struggle with scalability, while NoSQL databases can lack the
strong consistency guarantees required for many transactional workloads.
NewSQL aims to bridge this gap by providing the best of both worlds: the
ACID properties of SQL with the scalability of NoSQL.
SG by Sayan Ghosh
What is NewSQL? Defining the New Generation
Definition Key Characteristics
NewSQL databases combine the ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Scalability
Isolation, Durability) guarantees of traditional SQL databases High transaction throughput
with the scalability and performance of NoSQL databases.
ACID compliance
SQL interface
These databases are designed to handle high transaction volumes while maintaining data integrity. NewSQL distinguishes itself from
traditional RDBMS by its ability to scale horizontally across multiple nodes and from NoSQL by its adherence to ACID properties and
providing a SQL interface.
The Motivation Behind
NewSQL
1 Scalability 2 Consistency
Traditional SQL databases NoSQL databases, while
often struggle to scale scalable, often sacrifice strong
horizontally, limiting their consistency, leading to
ability to handle increasing potential data integrity issues.
data volumes and transaction
rates.
3 Modern Applications
Modern, high-volume, transaction-intensive applications like online
gaming and financial transactions demand both scalability and
consistency.
NewSQL databases offer several key features that make them attractive for
modern applications. These include horizontal scalability, full ACID
transaction support, a standard SQL interface, built-in fault tolerance, and low
latency optimized for fast transaction processing.
Benefits of Using NewSQL
Databases
1 Improved Scalability
Outperforms traditional SQL databases in handling large data
volumes.
2 Enhanced Consistency
Provides greater reliability than NoSQL databases with ACID
guarantees.
3 Reduced Complexity
Simplifies operations with a familiar SQL interface.
Despite their advantages, NewSQL databases also have limitations and challenges. These include their relative immaturity, potential
for vendor lock-in, data model constraints to achieve scalability, higher initial costs, and the complexity of design and tuning for
optimal performance. A deep understanding of your requirements is necessary before switching to a new type of database.
Use Cases for NewSQL Databases
Telecommunications 4 Gaming
Call detail record processing, network 3 Real-time multiplayer games, in-game
management. transactions.
NewSQL databases are well-suited for various use cases across different industries. These include financial services (high-frequency
trading, payment processing), e-commerce (online order processing, inventory management), gaming (real-time multiplayer games),
and telecommunications (call detail record processing). Each of these require high performance and data consistency.
Future Trends in NewSQL Databases
1 Cloud Integration
2 SQL/NoSQL Convergence
3 Distributed Transactions
Several trends are shaping the future of NewSQL databases. These include integration with cloud-native technologies, convergence of
SQL and NoSQL features, enhanced support for distributed transactions, increased adoption in enterprise environments, and growth
of open-source NewSQL database projects. These trends will help businesses be innovative and competitive.
Conclusion: The Future is
NewSQL
NewSQL databases offer a compelling solution for modern data
management, combining the scalability of NoSQL with the consistency of SQL.
As transaction-intensive applications continue to grow, NewSQL will play an
increasingly important role in ensuring data integrity and performance. It's
crucial to evaluate NewSQL for applications needing high performance, data
consistency, and scalability.