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Write Amplification Explained in Backend Apps, Database Systems and SSDs
Write Amplification Explained in Backend Apps, Database Systems and SSDs
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Write Amplification Is a phenomenon where the actual writes that physically happen are multiples of the actual writes desired. In this episode, I'll discuss 3 types of write amplifications and their effects on performance and lifetime of storage mediums.
0:00 intro
2:00 Application write amplification
4:30 Database write amplification
9:30 SSD Disk write amplification
16:00 SSD hates BTrees
20:00 summary
Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write_amplification
https://www.cybertec-postgresql.com/en/hot-updates-in-postgresql-for-better-performance/
https://youtu.be/5Mh3o886qpg
0:00 intro
2:00 Application write amplification
4:30 Database write amplification
9:30 SSD Disk write amplification
16:00 SSD hates BTrees
20:00 summary
Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Write_amplification
https://www.cybertec-postgresql.com/en/hot-updates-in-postgresql-for-better-performance/
https://youtu.be/5Mh3o886qpg
Released:
Apr 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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