Random partitioner distributes keys approximately evenly across the
entire range of the ring (0-2**127-1). This means that generally a
given section of the range will contain about the same number of keys.
If you assign tokens equal-size ranges, they will have similar
numbers of keys. This is wh
Take a look at the sections on Load Balance and Token Selection here http://wiki.apache.org/cassandra/OperationsAFAIK the best approach is to list the initial tokens for your nodes in their cassandra.yaml. Nodes will choose random tokens with the Random Partitioner, which will not result in an even
.7 beta 2 here
I've been reading about load balancing and some sites seem to imply that using
the random partitioner will keeps your nodes fairly well balanced. I am
using a 3 node cluster. 1 seed and two others with AutoBootstrap on.
Now i have read that autobootstrap can leave your nodes unbal
