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Database Clusters for the Masses

Posted by michael on from the no-slashdot-isn't-using-it dept.

grugruto writes "Cluster of databases is no more the privilege of few high-end commercial databases, open-source solutions are striking back! ObjectWeb, an Apache-like group, has announced the availability of Clustered JDBC (or C-JDBC). C-JDBC is an open-source software that implements a new concept called RAIDb (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Databases). It is simple: take a bunch of MySQL or PostgreSQL boxes, choose your RAIDb level (partitioning, replication, ...) and you obtain a scalable and fault tolerant database cluster."

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  1. If this can make the free databases scalable... by 1337_h4x0r · · Score: 0, Troll

    it'll put some of those high-dollar Oracle admins out of business. Oracle has been in the business of changing the entire support method of their database every revision, and releasing numerous revisions, to keep their dba's in business. I've been waiting for something that can do what oracle can do that doesn't come with such a pricetag. This is awesome!

  2. Re:Performance? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    God you're an idiot.

    HA Oracle implementations are for *BOTH* performance and HA. All systems can be in use at the same time, so why have the hardware go to waste?

    I get fucking sick of all these armchair syadmins on slashdot.

  3. We pioneered this concept as yearly as 2000... by BigGerman · · Score: 0, Troll

    ... as part of the closed-source project but the 19yr old asshole running the company did not recognize the potential.