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DataScaleFail Newsletter
We all are in the age of data - and also of data infrastructures. Every week there are new technical solutions to new problems.
We not only look at the news about databases and (cloud) infrastructures, but also measure them. This enables us to make statements about which solution really makes sense.
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DataScaleFail #12
Today in DataScaleFail, we revisit the benchANT Database Ranking and discuss its benefits forreal-world use cases. Further, we present TimechoDB as the new leader of the time-series ranking. Finally, we introduce a case study where we benchmarked databases under failure conditions.
Topics:
(i) Reintroducing the benchANT Database Ranking
(ii) TimechoDB Takes the Lead in the benchANT Time-series Ranking
(iii) Benchmarking Beyond Performance: A Resilience Case Study with Aerosp


DataScaleFail #11 - YugabyteDB enters the Database Ranking, Vector Benchmarking for SingleStore, Benchmarking OVHcloud's PostgreSQL against Hyperscalers
DataScaleFail is back! After a busy year filled with in-depth benchmarking projects, the DataScaleFail newsletter is returning! In this comback edition we share the results of two of our benchmarking projects and introduce a new database to our Database Ranking.
Newsletter topics:
(i) YugabyteDB enters the Database Ranking
(ii) Vector Benchmarking for SingleStore
(iii) Benchmarking OVHcloud's PostgreSQL against Hyperscalers


DataScaleFail #10 - Database Ranking Pricing Update, VectorDB Benchmarking Guide & Suites
In this edition of DataScaleFail, we share our findings about the price updates of the IaaS and DBaaS flavours of the benchANT database ranking. Also, we continue our Vector benchmarking journey where we first look into what is special when benchmarking this type of databases. Finally, we complete our analysis of benchmarking suites for Vector databases.
Newsletter topics:
(i) Database Ranking - Cloud & DBaaS Pricing Update
(ii) Benchmarking Vector Databases
(iii) Vector DB


DataScaleFail #9 - Benchmarking Vector Databases, Time-series databases, and a New Custom Benchmark
Due to many VectorDB benchmarking requests popping up at benchANT, we start with a discussing on the situation of the DeWitt clause with Vector DBaaS's. Second, we continue our analysis of benchmarking suites and look into the time-series domain today. Finally, we introduce Telegraf-TS, a benchmark tailored to backends of the Telegraf monitoring agent.
Topics:
(i) VectorDB Benchmarking
(ii) Time-Series Benchmarking Suites
(iii) The Telegraf-TS Benchmark


DataScaleFail #8 - MongoDB DBaaS Alternatives Benchmarks, NoSQL Benchmarking Suites, YCSB Customizing
We continue our analysis of benchmarking suites in the NoSQL area and have analysed more than 12 NoSQL benchmarks. In addition, new benchmark measurements on MongoDB DBaaS alternatives as well as a technical deep-dive on how to customise the YCSB Benchmarking Suite almost limitlessly.
Newsletter contents:
(i) 12 NoSQL Benchmarking Suites
(ii) MongoDB DBaaS Alternatives - Performance/Cost Comparison
(iii) YCSB Customising Guide


DataScaleFail #7 - OLAP Benchmark Suites, New Azure VM Benchmarks & Recap 2023
The DataScaleFail newsletter starts the new year 2024 a little bit later due to some customer projects. Nevertheless, we have again some interesting benchmark measurements on the new Azure VMs, a specialized recap of 2023 and our benchmark suite lists, which now also contain OLAP and HTAP benchmarking suites
Topics:
(i) OLAP & HTAP Database Benchmarking Suites
(ii) New Azure VMs Benchmark
(iii) Recap 2023


DataScaleFail #6 - Database Benchmark Suites, PostgreSQL Config Tuning, & AWS ReInvent Recap
In the last newsletter edition of this year, we have done some research on database benchmarking suites and listed them with a lot of helpful information for you. Also, we give you a 101 on database configuration tuning and Daniel recaps his experiences of the AWS reInvent 2023 regarding database market news.
Topics:
(i) List of Database Benchmarking Suites
(ii) How-To: PostgreSQL Configuration Tuning
(iii) Recap of the AWS reInvent 2023


DataScaleFail #5 - AlloyDB Omni, PostgreSQL Tuning Parameters & DBaaS Intro
In this week's newsletter, we have new, compelling content for you. Starting with a beginner intro to Database-as-a-Service with key insights and a TCO use-case story, performance tests of AlloyDB Omni, the self-deployed version of Google Clouds AlloyDB database and a deep-dive into PostgreSQL performance configuration parameters.
Topics:
(i) AlloyDB Omni - The better PostgreSQL?
(ii) PostgreSQL Performance Parameters
(iii) DBaaS - What, when, how?


DataScaleFail #4 - How-to: MongoDB Capacity Planning, PostgreSQL DBaaS Query Performance & DBMS Auto-Tuning
In this week's newsletter, we have one lesson learned article about benchmarking MongoDB, a cost/performance evaluation of MySQL DBaaS products and an in-depth performance benchmark with 133 measurements from MongoDB and ScyllaDB.
Topics:
(i) How-to: MongoDB Capacity Planning
(ii) In-depth PostgreSQL DBaaS Query Performance Analysis
(iii) DBMS Auto-Tuning Tooling


DataScaleFail #3 - MongoDB Benchmarking, MySQL DBaaS Cost/Performance, 133 MongoDB vs ScyllaDB Benchmarks
In this week's newsletter, we have one lesson learned article about benchmarking MongoDB, a cost/performance evaluation of MySQL DBaaS products and an in-depth performance benchmark with 133 measurements from MongoDB and ScyllaDB.
Topics:
(i) How-to: MongoDB Performance Benchmarking
(ii) MySQL DBaaS Price/Performance Comparison
(iii) MongoDB vs ScyllaDB - 133 Performance Benchmarks


DataScaleFail #2 - PostgreSQL v16, PostgreSQL DBaaS Comparison & MongoDB vs ScyllaDB
After being overwhelmed by positive feedback for our first newsletter two weeks ago, we again did everything we could, provide you with three interesting and exciting articles.
Topics:
(i) PostgreSQL v16 Performance
(ii) PostgreSQL DBaaS Price/Performance Comparison
(iii) MongoDB vs ScyllaDB - Technical Comparison


DataScaleFail #1 - Apache IoTDB, DBaaS Market Analysis & Deployment Time
Welcome, this is the first edition of our brand-new DataScaleFail newsletter. From now on, we will send you bi-weekly the most interesting benchmarking results and insights from our daily work in the data infrastructure branch.
We will summarize our experiences and measurements on new databases and infrastructure options and send them directly to your inbox. We hope to provide you with valuable insights and content input for your daily work.

One
Accurate Measurement
Is Worth a Thousand Expert Opinions!
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