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MariaDB vs MySQL: Key Differences and Use Cases

Percona

MariaDB is a popular SQL open source relational database management system that originated as a fork of MySQL after MySQL was acquired by Sun Microsystems in 2008 and later Oracle in 2010. In addition, MariaDB provides optimal scalability options, making it ideal for growing workloads. Contact us to learn more!

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The Ultimate Guide to Open Source Databases

Percona

Further, open source databases can be modified in infinite ways, enabling institutions to meet their specific needs for data storage, retrieval, and processing. Non-relational databases: Instead of tables, non-relational (NoSQL) databases use document-based data storage, column-oriented storage, and graph databases.

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Expanding the Cloud - AWS Import/Export Support for Amazon EBS.

All Things Distributed

Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. AWS Import/Export transfers data off of storage devices using Amazons high-speed internal network and bypassing the Internet. Amazon Import/Export is an important tool for customers to accelerate moving large amounts of data into the AWS storage systems.

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No Server Required - Jekyll & Amazon S3 - All Things Distributed

All Things Distributed

Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. As some of you may remember I was pretty excited when Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) released its website feature such that I could serve this weblog completely from S3. Driving Storage Costs Down for AWS Customers. All Things Distributed.

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DROAM - Dreaming about Cheap Data Roaming - All Things.

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Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. I received one of these devices and tested it for the last three months of 2010 when I was almost continuously on the road. Driving Storage Costs Down for AWS Customers. Expanding the Cloud - The AWS Storage Gateway. All Things Distributed.

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Introducing the AWS South America - All Things Distributed

All Things Distributed

Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. Driving Storage Costs Down for AWS Customers. Expanding the Cloud - The AWS Storage Gateway. a Fast and Scalable NoSQL Database Service Designed for Internet Scale Applications. The Amazon.com 2010 Shareholder Letter Focusses on Technology.

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Expanding the Cloud - Introducing Amazon ElastiCache - All Things.

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Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. Caching has become a standard component in many applications to achieve a fast and predictable performance, but maintaining a collection of cache servers in a reliable and scalable manner is not a simple task. Driving Storage Costs Down for AWS Customers.

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