Data Computing Appliance (DCA)
In Chapter 2, Greenplum Unified Analytics Platform (UAP), we were introduced to Data Computing Appliance (DCA) of Greenplum, In this section we will take a dive deep into the configuration options in DCA.
There are four important layers in DCA. The following table explains the functions for each layer:
|
Layer |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Compute |
Currently, the latest intel processor for excellent compute node performance |
|
Storage |
High-density RAID protected disks |
|
Database |
Greenplum Database incorporating MPP |
|
Network |
Dual 10Gig Ethernet switches for high-speed data communication between nodes |
The following table provides the hardware details on the DCA UAP edition modules. Notably, now there are five modules to deploy from: ...
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