Performance and Scale for Modern Database Workloads

This white paper discusses the challenges and solutions associated with modern database workloads, particularly focusing on the FlashArray//XL storage platform. It outlines how enterprises face increasing pressure to deliver rapid insights while managing costs and complexity. The paper emphasizes the importance of a unified storage solution that can handle OLTP, OLAP, and AI workloads simultaneously, thus reducing hardware footprints and operational overhead. It details the necessity for organizations to adopt converged architectures to enhance performance and simplify governance. The document also highlights key trends in database strategies, including the shift towards hybrid storage solutions and the consolidation of database platforms. Furthermore, it presents the characteristics and requirements of different workloads, illustrating how FlashArray//XL meets these demands effectively. The paper concludes by reinforcing the need for a storage-first design principle in modern data architectures to optimize resource usage and ensure consistent performance across diverse workloads.