Tencent Database Technology

Nov 7, 2019 · Databases

MonetDB: History, Storage Model, Execution Model, Architecture, and Key Technologies

This article provides a comprehensive overview of MonetDB, covering its origins at CWI, column‑oriented storage with BATs, memory‑mapped and vectorized execution, three‑layer system architecture, cache‑aware optimizations such as vector operations and radix‑partitioned hash joins, as well as its limitations and reference sources.