Its not a trick. And this is what lucene meant for.
Jelda > -----Original Message----- > From: Sammpathkumar, C [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:36 AM > To: java-user@lucene.apache.org > Subject: Using Lucene as compressed DB > > Hi, > > I am looking for a in memory Database which needs high speed > search capability as well as should compress the data stored. > Currently have only one table with two columns only in my design. > > Can we trick Lucene to use it for the above purpose? > > I am thinking something like: > - Create a initial index (stored in-memory) of empty database > using lucene. > - Route all MAD requests to lucene so that lucene updates its > indices but there is no real database exists. > - Make search request only on index created by lucene. > > In my database schema, both the columns are marked as > indexable fields. > > My questions: > - Is this really possible with Lucene design? > - If possible what is the impact on performance creating the > indexes and searching in the index files only? > - Or do you feel this is absurd and I should look into a > different tool > (suggestions?) > > Thanks and Regards, > Sammpath > > > > Disclaimer: > This e-mail may contain trade secrets or privileged, > undisclosed or otherwise confidential information. If you > have received this e-mail in error, you are hereby notified > that any review, copying or distribution of it is strictly > prohibited. Please inform us immediately and destroy the > original transmittal. Thank you for your cooperation. > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
