DSE 6: Delivering on Serious Improvements

The new Thread Per Core architecture in DataStax Enterprise (DSE) 6 offers improved performance through its coordination-free design, which maximizes throughput. In addition to performance optimizations and analytic speed improvements, DSE 6 introduces a bulk loader feature that makes this release impactful for customers. Storage engine optimizations have led to improved latencies, while compaction performance has also been enhanced. NodeSync is the new standard for maintaining data consistency between replicas. Traffic Control, a back-pressure mechanism introduced in DSE 6, prevents server overloads by safely queuing requests as thresholds are met. This feature greatly improves resiliency and enables users to avoid being down. Search and analytics enhancements have also been made, with improvements to indexing stability and the availability of SQL through AlwaysOn SQL.