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CrateDB Cloud

CrateDB Cloud is a hyper-fast database for real-time analytics and hybrid search. It handles multiple types of data and combines the simplicity of SQL with the scalability of a distributed architecture.

Data-driven applications in today's world require fast response times, real-time insights, and constant improvement, which can be very challenging when integrating multiple data sources and databases together. CrateDB solves this problem by providing a real-time analytics database and search engine for time-series, document, full-text, geospatial and vector data, enabling hyper-fast and scalable execution running on your preferred infrastructure provider.

CrateDB Architecture

Introduction to CrateDB

Turbocharge your aggregations, search and AI models and get real-time insights

Multiple Data Formats

Multiple Data Formats

CrateDB offers support for multiple data formats within a single database and even within a single table, thanks to its dynamic data schema.

Native SQL

Native SQL

CrateDB provides native SQL support, ensuring ease of use, flexibility, and seamless data integration across diverse ecosystems. It supports a broad spectrum of operations, including joins, aggregations, indexes, subqueries, and more, all accessible through SQL. CrateDB's implementation of the PostgreSQL Wire Protocol ensures compatibility with many other solutions.

Distributed Shared-Nothing Architecture

Distributed Shared-Nothing Architecture

CrateDB employs a distributed shared-nothing architecture, allowing seamless scalability up to hundreds of nodes with minimal operational effort. Each node in the cluster is capable of executing every operation, ensuring equality across all nodes. This promotes high availability, even during data center outages or upgrades.

Data Storage

Data Storage

CrateDB optimizes data storage by partitioning and sharding large tables, ensuring balanced data distribution and improved query performance. It also combines the Lucene Engine and columnar storage to facilitate instant aggregations, advanced indexing strategies, and data replication at the table level for enhanced fault tolerance and read performance.

High-Volume Reads and Writes

High-Volume Reads and Writes

CrateDB delivers superior performance by executing complex SQL queries on large datasets in milliseconds. Its distributed execution engine supports high-volume concurrent reads and writes, ensuring robust performance even under heavy loads.

Deployment on your Preferred Infrastructure Provider

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Deployment on your Preferred Infrastructure Provider

Confident Scaling of your Workload

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Confident Scaling of your Workload

  • Flexible Deployment Options: Choose between fully managed or hybrid deployments to suit your infrastructure needs and operational preferences.
  • Instant Deployment: Simply press a button to have your cluster deployed within seconds, allowing you to start leveraging CrateDB’s power immediately.
  • Zero Downtime Upgrades: Seamlessly upgrade your systems without any disruption, ensuring continuous availability and smooth performance.
  • Competitive Pricing: Benefit from a cost-effective solution designed to deliver high value without compromising on performance or features. View our pricing plans ›

Advanced Tools

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Advanced Tools

CrateDB Cloud offers enhanced productivity with some advanced tools, including:

  • Automation: SQL Scheduler, table policies and logging.
  • Embedded query console.
  • Connectors to import data on demand or in real-time.
  • CrateDB Cloud CLI to programmatically create and manage CrateDB deployments from your local development environment all the way to the cloud.
  • Automatic backup.

 

Powerful Integrations

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Powerful Integrations

CrateDB offers a wide range of integrations:

  • Data Ingestion: S3, Azure Storage Container, Debezium, and more.
  • Data Visualization: Grafana, Tableau, PowerBI ...
More generally, CrateDB integrates with most tools by leveraging the PostgreSQL wire protocol. View a sample list here ›

Built-in Data Security

CrateDB Security Certifications and Standards: ISO 27001, AICPA SOC, CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA

Built-in Data Security

CrateDB Cloud ensures secure data management with its encryption and authentication mechanisms. With its ISO 27001 certification, CrateDB Cloud meets international standards for information security management systems. CrateDB is also SOC 2 Type 2 compliant on Azure and AWS.

Support, Training, and Expertise

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Support, Training, and Expertise

Support: CrateDB Cloud offers multiple tiers of support, tailored to your operational requirements and the critical nature of your project. Whether you need basic assistance or full-scale operational support, we have a solution that fits your needs.

Training: The CrateDB Academy provides a comprehensive range of free courses, equipping you with the knowledge to maximize CrateDB’s potential. Additionally, we offer certification exams to validate your expertise and ensure your team is proficient in leveraging CrateDB.

Expertise: Our experienced Solution Engineering team is available to provide personalized assistance, ensuring that your project succeeds at every stage. Whether it's strategic advice or technical troubleshooting, we’re here to support your unique needs.

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CrateDB Architecture Guide

CrateDB Architecture Guide

This comprehensive guide covers all the key concepts you need to know about CrateDB's architecture. It will help you gain a deeper understanding of what makes it performant, scalable, flexible and easy to use. Armed with this knowledge, you will be better equipped to make informed decisions about when to leverage CrateDB for your data projects. 

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