Decoding Database Scaling: Federation vs Sharding
Agenda: Understanding Federation Federation in precise and simple possible terms with good example Advantages of Federation Disadvantages of federation The Essence of Sharding Disadvantages of Sharding Federation vs Sharding Key Differences Choosing the Right Path In the dynamic landscape of data management, the quest for efficient and scalable database solutions is perpetual. Two prominent strategies that often stand out in this pursuit are Federation and Sharding. Both approaches address the challenges of handling large volumes of data and maintaining optimal performance, yet they differ significantly in their implementations and implications. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies of Federation and Sharding, exploring their strengths, weaknesses, and applications. [1] Understanding Federation Federation (or functional partitioning) splits up databases by function. Federation is like having separate but independent databases, each responsible for specific types of d...