The resurgence of two-sided RDMA promises to revolutionise disaggregated memory databases, challenging current optimisation orthodoxies. We need to rethink everything.
FO Take · Score 85
Databases have been shackled by inefficient disaggregation, prioritising simplicity over true performance. The industry's blind spot to two-sided RDMA has stifled innovation, leading to a generation of underperforming systems. This paper is a long-overdue reckoning. Are we truly optimising, or simply iterating on mediocrity?
The strongest counter
One-sided RDMA offers sufficient performance for most applications, and its simpler implementation reduces development overhead. Focusing on two-sided RDMA is an unnecessary complication for marginal gains.
