Citus: Scale PostgreSQL for High Performance
Citus is an open-source extension for PostgreSQL that transforms it into a distributed database, enabling seamless scaling and enhanced performance for both transactional and analytical workloads. With capabilities like distributed tables, columnar storage, and reference tables, Citus allows organizations to handle complex data models and high transaction volumes efficiently.
Features
Distributed tables that shard data across multiple PostgreSQL nodes for improved performance and scalability.
Reference tables replicated across all nodes for high-speed joins and foreign key support.
Columnar storage for data compression and fast analytical queries.
Seamless integration with existing PostgreSQL tools and extensions.
Support for schema-based sharding, ideal for multi-tenant applications and microservices architecture.
Advanced distributed query engine capable of handling high concurrency with minimal routing overhead.