Dossier
Lakebase
Coverage of Lakebase in the Nexus archive.
- Databricks unifies OLTP and OLAP, depending on what counts as a copy
Databricks claims to unify OLTP and OLAP workloads through its LTAP system, which combines Lakebase (a PostgreSQL-based database) and Reyden compute engine. The system stores data in a data lakehouse, but engineers and competitors note that it involves two data copies: one in pageserver format for OLTP and another in Parquet for OLAP analytics.
- Snowflake Postgres, Lakebase, HorizonDB: Picking the Lock-In You Want
The article discusses Snowflake Postgres, Lakebase, and HorizonDB, comparing their features and lock-in effects. It aims to help readers choose the best option for their needs. The discussion is based on an article from The Build.