The Latest in Distributed SQL - December
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Welcome to the final edition of In the Node for 2024! As we wrap up the year, we’re excited to bring you insights and stories that highlight the growing need for scalable, reliable, and future-proof database solutions.
This month, discover how distributed SQL databases are supercharging SaaS growth, future-proofing modern architectures, and solving real-world scaling challenges. Whether you're exploring why companies like Plaid and Bolt migrated from MySQL to TiDB, or you’re curious about Amazon’s recent recognition of distributed SQL with Aurora DSQL, we’ve got you covered.
Don't miss our upcoming webinars—whether you’re in North America or APAC, there’s an opportunity to dive deep into how TiDB can help your business grow without limits.
Let’s power into 2025 together, with innovation and scalability at the forefront!
Happy reading, and happy scaling!
The PingCAP Team
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Webinar: Supercharging Saas Growth (NA Time Zone)
In the rapidly evolving SaaS landscape, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency are critical. Distributed SQL databases offer a dynamic data solution designed to handle these complexities, enabling SaaS companies to innovate without limits.
Join Dave Burgess , Ex-Pinterest VP of Data Engineering and Technical Advisor, as he sheds light on how distributed SQL databases can transform SaaS application architecture for limitless growth. Discover the tools, strategies, and best practices needed to future-proof your SaaS applications.
The Blueprint for Distributed SQL Databases
Recently, Amazon’s announcement of Aurora DSQL highlights the growing recognition of distributed SQL as a critical enabler for modern applications. But picking the right database isn’t just about technology—it’s about ensuring scalability, reliability, and fostering innovation for your business’s long-term success. This blog dives into the real-world needs of modern applications and highlights key questions to ask when evaluating options.
Webinar: Introduction to TiDB (APAC Time Zone)
Are you tired of choosing between scalability and data integrity? Join us January 22, 2025 at 10:30 IST / 14:00 SGT for a deep dive into how TiDB gives you the best of both worlds. Learn how to scale out effortlessly like NoSQL databases while maintaining the rock-solid data integrity of SQL, all without the need for manual sharding.
In this session, PingCAP Senior Solution Engineer Matthew Penaroza will show you how TiDB simplifies your architecture, enhances performance, and ensures scalability—perfect for those who want to grow without limits!
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Scaling a Future-Proof Architecture?
Building a scalable system that’s also future proof has become a critical factor for organizations who want to maintain a competitive edge. At HTAP Summit 2024, PingCAP Software Architect Sunny Bains uncovered the challenges and solutions associated with scaling such complex systems. This blog explores the concepts of scalability and how distributed SQL can provide a future-proof solution.
Why Plaid Migrated from Managed MySQL to TiDB
Plaid manages vast amounts of sensitive data, which necessitates a robust, scalable, and highly available database infrastructure. In this short interview, Zander Hill , Experienced Database Reliability Engineer at Plaid, unpacks the company’s journey to replace its MySQL managed service (Amazon Aurora) with TiDB. He shares the challenges Plaid had with its original solution as well as what the business can do now with TiDB that it couldn’t do before.
Inside Bolt's Journey to Modernize MySQL
As Bolt’s business rapidly expanded, its main MySQL database was unable to scale without increasing operational complexity. In this short interview, ?ukasz Gr?dzki, Director of Engineering at Bolt, provides insights into the company’s successful migration journey from MySQL to TiDB. He shares the challenges Bolt had with its original solution as well as what other businesses should know when evaluating a distributed SQL database.
How TiDB Scales Petabyte-Level Data Volumes
Business growth is an exciting milestone, bringing more users, transactions, and opportunities to innovate. However, with growth comes significant technical challenges, such as an explosion in data volume, increased infrastructure complexity, and operational inefficiencies. This blog uncovers how TiDB addresses these challenges through real-world examples from companies such as Bolt, Flipkart, and Zhihu.
On-Demand Webinar: MySQL vs TiDB
Is your team struggling to scale MySQL effectively? Watch this on-demand webinar to explore the core differences between MySQL’s single-node design and TiDB’s distributed SQL architecture, and how TiDB enables elastic scaling without downtime. Learn why companies like Databricks, Bolt, and Flipkart migrated from MySQL to TiDB—and how your organization can benefit too.