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Sep 30, 2017 · Databases

How PolarDB Redefines Cloud‑Native Relational Databases

This article traces the evolution of relational databases, explains the rise of cloud‑native computing, and details how Alibaba Cloud’s PolarDB combines storage‑compute separation, RDMA networking, shared‑disk architecture, and advanced replication techniques to deliver high‑performance, scalable, and cost‑effective database services.