In-Memory Database

What is an In-Memory Database? 

An in-memory database is a database that keeps the whole dataset in RAM. This means that whenever you query a database or update data in a database, you only access the main memory. So, it’s a lot faster as there’s no disk to slow it down.

Why use an In-Memory Database?

In an age when organizations need to be able to make better and more predictive decisions in-memory databases are essential for data analytics. The key is choosing an in-memory database that’s been designed for data analytics, and one that’s powerful and flexible enough do this no matter how your technology stack or data strategy evolves over time.

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