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Database & Storage

Databases, file and object storage

Memory size decides how fast queries run.

Most important first

What this work needs

1

Memory capacity, enough to hold the working set

When the working set fits in memory, the disks stop slowing queries.

2

Low-latency committed writes

Transactions finish only when written, so the log needs fast flash.

3

Bays, and the ability to rebuild without starving clients

Drives fail, and the array must rebuild while still answering.

Where money gets wasted

A graphics card. Spend the slot and the money on memory and drives.

Our picks

Machines for database & storage

Worth knowing: The 300's bays take SAS and SATA drives, not an NVMe hot tier.

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