Articles by Shiv Iyer

About Shiv Iyer

Open Source Database Systems Engineer with a deep understanding of Optimizer Internals, Performance Engineering, Scalability and Data SRE. Shiv currently is the Founder, Investor, Board Member and CEO of multiple Database Systems Infrastructure Operations companies in the Transaction Processing Computing and ColumnStores ecosystem. He is also a frequent speaker in open source software conferences globally.

ClickHouse Indexing FAQs and Best Practices for High Performance

Shiv Iyer

Introduction Conclusion: Leveraging indexes in ClickHouse is paramount for accelerating query performance and enhancing data retrieval efficiency, particularly in analytical workloads. By understanding the various index types, best practices, and considerations outlined here, users can […]

ClickHouse Performance: Application Domain Index for Nested Data Structures

Shiv Iyer

Introduction Application Domain Indexes (ADIs) in ClickHouse provide a way to efficiently index and query nested data structures. ADIs allow for faster data retrieval and filtering when dealing with complex hierarchical or nested data. Let’s explore […]

ChistaDATA’s ClickHouse v/s Hadoop for Real-time Analytics

Shiv Iyer

Complexities in Cloudera Hadoop Infrastructure Operations Management: Why is Hadoop not scalable in modern real-time analytics? Why do corporations globally engage ChistaDATA for real-time analytics on ClickHouse? Conclusion By engaging ChistaDATA for real-time analytics on […]

Migrating from Hadoop to ChistaDATA's ClickHouse

Runbook for Migration from Hadoop to ChistaDATA’s ClickHouse

Shiv Iyer

Introduction: The landscape of data analytics is evolving rapidly, and businesses are increasingly demanding real-time insights for faster decision-making. Hadoop, a popular big data processing framework, has been widely used for its ability to handle large volumes of […]

Python Script to Monitor Kafka Producer Memory Leak in ClickHouse

Transforming Mobile Gaming with Machine Learning and AI Infrastructure on ClickHouse

Shiv Iyer

Introduction The mobile gaming industry is experiencing tremendous growth, and the adoption of data-driven technologies like machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) has become essential for delivering personalized gaming experiences, optimizing monetization strategies, and […]

How to implement Lazy Expressions in ClickHouse for Query Performance?

Shiv Iyer

Introduction Lazy expression evaluation has several use cases in data processing and analytics. Here are some common scenarios where lazy evaluation is beneficial: Lazy expression evaluation is widely used in various data processing systems, including […]

Configuring ClickHouse Server for High Performance

How to Configure ClickHouse Server for High Performance

Shiv Iyer

Introduction Configuring the ClickHouse Servercan significantly impact the performance of your queries. While this may not affect the performance of ClickHouse systems with smaller datasets, it significantly impacts the performance of datasets at scale with […]

ClickHouse Replication: Understanding High Watermark Mechanism for Horizontal Scaling

Shiv Iyer

Introduction In ClickHouse, the term “high watermark” refers to a mechanism used to track the progress of data replication in a distributed environment. It helps ensure data consistency and integrity across multiple replicas of a ClickHouse […]

6 Reasons to work with ChistaDATA for Real-time Analytics on ClickHouse

Shiv Iyer

Introduction ChistaDATA serves as the trusted guardian of your ClickHouse database infrastructure for real-time analytics, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Here’s why successful corporations choose to partner with ChistaDATA for building and managing their ClickHouse […]

From Snowflake to ClickHouse: How ChistaDATA Enabled the World’s Largest Ad Tech Platform’s Migration and Built an Optimal Real-Time Analytics Infrastructure

Shiv Iyer

Introduction The world of advertising technology is fast-paced, data-intensive, and requires real-time insights for efficient decision-making. In this case study, we explore how ChistaDATA, a leading provider of advanced analytics solutions, helped the world’s largest […]

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Articles by Shiv Iyer

ClickHouse Indexing FAQs and Best Practices for High Performance

ClickHouse Performance: Application Domain Index for Nested Data Structures

ChistaDATA’s ClickHouse v/s Hadoop for Real-time Analytics

Runbook for Migration from Hadoop to ChistaDATA’s ClickHouse

Transforming Mobile Gaming with Machine Learning and AI Infrastructure on ClickHouse

How to implement Lazy Expressions in ClickHouse for Query Performance?

How to Configure ClickHouse Server for High Performance

ClickHouse Replication: Understanding High Watermark Mechanism for Horizontal Scaling

6 Reasons to work with ChistaDATA for Real-time Analytics on ClickHouse

From Snowflake to ClickHouse: How ChistaDATA Enabled the World’s Largest Ad Tech Platform’s Migration and Built an Optimal Real-Time Analytics Infrastructure