Data storage Flashcards
What are the five main categories of databases shown in the infographic?
The five main categories are Relational, Relational & Non-Relational, Non-Relational (NoSQL), In Memory, and Bare Metal
Which database offers multi-dialect support including PostgreSQL and GoogleSQL?
Spanner offers multi-dialect support including PostgreSQL and GoogleSQL
What is the SLA percentage offered by Cloud SQL?
Cloud SQL offers a 99.99% SLA
What distinguishes Firestore from other databases in terms of architecture?
Firestore is unique in being a serverless, document database with built-in cross-client sync capabilities
What type of store is Bigtable primarily designed for?
Bigtable is designed as a key-value store for large-scale, low latency workloads
What is the primary purpose of Memorystore?
Memorystore serves as an in-memory cache and key-value store
What is unique about AlloyDB’s analytical capabilities?
AlloyDB uniquely offers HTAP (hybrid transaction/analytical processing) capabilities
Which database is specifically designed for Oracle workload migration?
Oracle Bare Metal is specifically designed to lift and shift Oracle workloads to Google Cloud
What is the key feature of Spanner regarding scaling?
Spanner offers unlimited scaling without compromising SQL capabilities
Which databases are classified as non-relational (NoSQL)?
Firestore and Bigtable are classified as non-relational (NoSQL) databases
Which database is best suited for IoT and time series data?
Bigtable is best suited for IoT/Clickstream/Time Series data
What database would you choose for electronic medical records?
Spanner is recommended for electronic medical records due to its high availability and scaling capabilities
Which database is recommended for gaming player profiles?
Spanner is ideal for gaming player profiles and gameplay data
For retail catalogs and point of sales, which database is suggested?
Firestore is suggested for retail catalogs and point of sales
Which database should be used for fast data ingestion?
Memorystore should be used for fast data ingestion with sub-millisecond latencies
What database is suitable for news feeds and social chat applications?
Firestore is suitable for news feeds and social chat applications
Which database handles operational analytics best?
AlloyDB handles operational analytics best with its HTAP capabilities
For financial services applications, which database is recommended?
AlloyDB is recommended for financial services applications
Which database is ideal for web and mobile apps?
Cloud SQL is ideal for web and mobile apps
What database solution works best for leaderboards?
Memorystore works best for leaderboards with its in-memory capabilities