ScyllaDB at Linux SCaLE 16x

ScyllaDB participated in the Linux SCaLE 16x conference held at the Pasadena Convention Center, showcasing live demonstrations of its database running various workloads at booth #219, where attendees could engage in discussions about database projects and receive ScyllaDB merchandise. On March 11, 2018, ScyllaDB presented a session titled "Internal Architecture of a Modern NoSQL Datastore," which provided an in-depth examination of ScyllaDB's architecture, a C++ reimplementation of Apache Cassandra that offers unprecedented performance in the NoSQL sector. The presentation covered ScyllaDB's unique components, such as a userspace CPU Scheduler, a tailored memory allocator, and modifications to C++ exception handling, highlighting the benefits and trade-offs of moving certain functionalities from the Linux Kernel to userspace. Additionally, the session explored the role of Linux in supporting these innovations, the interfaces used in modern datastores, and the rationale behind these architectural decisions.