Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 November 2024
This chapter explores the crucial alternative to traditional data processing methods, focusing on in-memory data processing. It discusses storing large volumes of data in DRAM for efficient and rapid data access, while using disk and SSD storage mainly for backup and archival purposes. The chapter sheds light on the benefits and significance of this approach, emphasizing its role in enabling efficient computing tasks. It also examines the implications of this shift for disk utilization, highlighting the transition towards using disk and SSD storage as secondary mediums, rather than primary data sources.
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