Database Architecture Research Resources

Theoretical Resources

Architecture of a Database System

J. M. Hellerstein et al., 2007 Beginner

5.0

Comprehensive guide to the architecture of modern relational database systems and their implementation challenges.

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Scalability! But at what COST?

Frank McSherry et al., 2015 Beginner

5.0

Fundamental analysis of scalability tradeoffs in distributed systems, challenging conventional wisdom about performance claims.

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The Design and Implementation of Modern Column-Stores

Daniel Abadi et al., 2013 Intermediate

4.5

Exploration of column-oriented database architectures and their performance advantages for analytical workloads.

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Using Paxos to Build a Scalable, Consistent Datastore

Rao et al., 2011 Intermediate

5.0

Practical implementation of a distributed datastore using the Paxos consensus protocol.

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