Massively parallel processing
Massively parallel processing (MPP) engines and databases represent a distinct type of data processing system, specifically designed to execute complex analytical queries over large data volumes. They employ a divide-and-conquer methodology, enabling speedy data processing by distributing data across multiple nodes for simultaneous processing.
At their core, MPP engines harness the power of parallelism. Each node operates independently of the others, working on its portion of the data. Every node has storage, memory, and processing units, ensuring that there is no bottleneck in terms of resources. This distribution of data and computation is what grants MPP engines and databases their scalability and efficiency. As data grows or the demand for faster insights increases, additional nodes can be incorporated into the system seamlessly.
What sets MPP engines and databases apart from traditional databases is their architectural design. They use a shared...