Description: TiDB is distributed SQL and horizontally scalable datastore developed by PingCAP. TiDB makes it easy to deploy and run database clusters on kubernetes by providing a official TiDB operator. However, this operator generally assumes that the database is running on network attached disk, which makes it easier for operator to not worry about compute failures - as compute can be reschedul… more

{Describe your talk/workshop/BOF in 2 paragraphs} In today’s world, databases are essential for the functioning of applications, yet many users are unaware of the trade-offs involved in selecting a database system. This talk will examine the challenges associated with traditional SQL-based databases, especially regarding availability and durability. We will explore issues stemming from single-ins… more

{Describe your talk/session in 2-3 paragraphs} Modern distributed databases like TiDB offer unparalleled scalability and reliability, but managing their planned maintenance in a production-grade environment can pose significant challenges. At Flipkart, we automated this critical process using Kubernetes Operators, enabling seamless management of TiDB clusters with no downtime. This talk will expl… more

Review date and time - 4 February 2025, 6 PM - 7 PM Presenter - Raj Suvariya Reviewers - Alok Singh, Pramod Biligiri Link to slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VkEOI1UK--WsTKeXscaY00YS_8nmmEQz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101938961187815333014&rtpof=true&sd=true more