When a Relational Database is Not Enough: The Role of KVS in Modern Architecture

This article explores the growing role of Key-Value Stores (KVS) as alternatives to relational databases, especially in contexts that require scalability, flexibility, and high performance. Although relational databases are useful, their limitations in high-demand scenarios are evident. KVS offer simplicity and fast access to data, making them ideal for applications that require low latency and high availability.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-10-15
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17390899
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Advanced Database Systems and Queries
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When a Relational Database is Not Enough: The Role of KVS in Modern Architecture

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When a Relational Database is Not Enough: The Role of KVS in Modern Architecture

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Abstract

This article explores the growing role of Key-Value Stores (KVS) as alternatives to relational databases, especially in contexts that require scalability, flexibility, and high performance. Although relational databases are useful, their limitations in high-demand scenarios are evident. KVS offer simplicity and fast access to data, making them ideal for applications that require low latency and high availability.

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