An Introduction to Database as a Service with an Emphasis on OpenStack Using Trove

Explore an in-depth introduction to Database as a Service (DBaaS) with a focus on OpenStack Trove in this 45-minute USENIX LISA15 conference talk. Gain insights into the major challenges faced by IT and database users, understand the benefits of DBaaS, and learn how Trove compares to other cloud database services. Discover Trove's architecture, components, and interactions with other OpenStack services, including guest agents, request processing, and support for multiple database types. Examine practical examples of DBaaS adoption benefits, potential pitfalls, and best practices for assessing, deploying, and managing Trove in enterprise environments. Delve into topics such as provisioning, native database capabilities, configuration groups, kernel tuning, backup and restore processes, clustering, and replication. Conclude with an overview of upcoming features in Trove's roadmap and gain valuable knowledge for implementing DBaaS solutions in your organization.