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When to Avoid Indexing in ClickHouse for Optimal Performance

Introduction Indexing is a powerful technique that enhances database query performance by allowing rapid data retrieval. However, there are scenarios where indexing might not be the optimal choice. This article delves into situations where avoiding […]

ClickHouse JOIN: Deep Dive into Nested Loop and Merge Scan Joins

Shiv Iyer

Introduction Choosing the right join strategy is crucial for optimizing query performance in ClickHouse. ClickHouse supports two main types of joins: Nested-Loop Join and Merge-Scan Join. Let’s delve into each join type, explain how they […]

Conditional Analysis in ClickHouse with ‘IS’ Operator

Shiv Iyer

Introduction The “IS” operator in ClickHouse is used to compare a value against a set of values or conditions and returns a Boolean result. It’s often used to check if a value matches a specific […]

Window Functions in ClickHouse with ‘OVER’ Clause

Shiv Iyer

Introduction The “OVER” clause in ClickHouse is used to perform window functions, which allow you to calculate values across a set of table rows related to the current row. Window functions provide a way to […]

5 Reasons to use ChistaDATA’s ClickHouse for Real-time Analytics

Shiv Iyer

Introduction: ChistaDATA’s ClickHouse for Real-time Analytics As technology leaders, understanding the intricacies of data management systems is crucial for making informed decisions. ClickHouse, an open source columnar database management system, offers a unique perspective on […]

From Batch Processing to Real-Time Analytics with ChistaDATA's ClickHouse

Batch Processing to Real-Time Analytics with ClickHouse

Shiv Iyer

ChistaDATA · Real-Time Analytics · 24×7 ClickHouse Consultative Support and Managed Services From Batch Processing to Real-Time Analytics with ClickHouse Moving from batch processing to real-time analytics with ClickHouse means replacing nightly ETL windows with […]

ClickHouse Thread Performance Analysis with eBPF

Shiv Iyer

Introduction eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) is a powerful tool for tracing and profiling various aspects of a running Linux system, including applications like ClickHouse. Leveraging eBPF for monitoring ClickHouse’s thread performance provides deep insights […]

ClickHouse Data Compression Techniques for Time-series Datasets

Shiv Iyer

Introduction ClickHouse, a powerful columnar database management system, employs various techniques to optimize data storage and retrieval. Among these techniques, delta-encoding and dictionary encoding play a pivotal role in enhancing compression, particularly for time-series and […]

ClickHouse vectorized query processing compared with tuple-at-a-time Volcano execution

ClickHouse Vectorized Query Processing: 5 Mechanics, Measured in the Lab

Shiv Iyer

ClickHouse internals · Performance engineering · Lab-measured ClickHouse vectorized query processing is the reason a single CPU core can aggregate billions of values per second. Instead of pushing one row at a time through the […]

Columnar databases vs row-based databases: bytes read for a one-billion-row aggregate, 80.3 GB vs 1.03 GB

Columnar Databases vs Row-Based Databases: Measured on 1 Billion Rows

Shiv Iyer

Columnar databases · Row-based databases · Lab-measured at one billion rows Columnar databases answered a one-billion-row aggregate by reading 1.03 GB. A row store would have read 80 GB. Columnar databases store each column in […]

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