The applications in an SOA handle different types of data, each with its own access patterns, structure, lifecycle, archival needs, and other attributes and behaviors. As a result, choosing the right storage mechanism can significantly affect the ultimate performance and success of an application. Relational databases have been the traditional choice of storage for enterprise applications. However, cloud computing and Internet-based applications—with their elastic and scalable resources and exponentially growing numbers of users—have been pushed to find more efficient and scalable architectures. These demands are the shot of adrenaline behind the NoSQL (Not Only SQL) database movement. In his presentation at WSO2Con 2011, Sumedha explored the choices available when selecting a data storage engine, the trade offs, factors to consider when making a choice, and examples of different use cases. Here are highlights from his talk. About the Speaker With over 10 years industry experience in Java, J2EE and database technologies, Sumedha is an Architect and Senior Manager at WSO2. He initiated the award winning WSO2 Data Services Server product and has also contributed heavily to WSO2′s Governance Registry, Application Server, BAM, and Carbon platform products. He is also a Apache Committer of Apache Axis2. Interested in emerging data storage techniques and its application to distributed computing, Sumedha is actively involved in onsite client engagements and defining solutions. Sumedha holds a B.Sc in MIS from the National University of Ireland.

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