On Thu, Oct 25, 2007 at 08:05:24AM -0700, Dan wrote: > In looking at current developments in computers, it seems we're nearing > a point where a fundamental change may be possible in databases... > Namely in-memory databases which could lead to huge performance > improvements.
I think there are a number of challenges in this area. Higher end machines are tending towards a NUMA architecture, where postgresql's single buffer pool becomes a liability. In some situations you might want a smaller per processor pool and an explicit copy to grab buffers from processes on other CPUs. I think relibility becomes the real issue though, you can always produce the wrong answer instantly, the trick is to get the right one... Have a nice day, -- Martijn van Oosterhout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://svana.org/kleptog/ > From each according to his ability. To each according to his ability to > litigate.
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