The article explores how to redesign relational databases for modern SSD technology and cloud infrastructure. It discusses key considerations like cache sizing, throughput optimization, and durability, arguing for a shift from single-system to distributed durability. The author emphasizes the need to adapt database designs to leverage advancements in hardware and network capabilities.

The article explores how modern database design should evolve to leverage local SSDs and cloud infrastructure, focusing on performance improvements and durability. It discusses key principles for optimizing database architecture in 2025, including cache sizing, write strategies, and replication methods.