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kdb+ from Kx
Ultra-high-performance time-series database optimized for the financial industry. Designed for processing and analyzing massive datasets at unprecedented speeds, making it ideal for fund management applications including algorithmic trading, risk management, and real-time analytics on market data.
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High-Performance Storage Systems for Data Management
Enterprise-grade storage hardware designed for high-speed access, reliability, and the capacity to handle the large volumes of data required for investment management, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage solutions.
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Performance
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Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) The number of input/output operations the storage can handle each second. |
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Throughput The rate at which data can be read from or written to the storage system. |
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Latency The time taken to complete a storage operation (read or write). |
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Consistent Performance Under Load System's ability to maintain performance levels under heavy or unpredictable workloads. |
kdb+ is designed for low-latency, high-throughput workloads and is proven in algorithmic trading under extreme loads. | |
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Quality of Service (QoS) Offers controls to guarantee specific performance levels for prioritized workloads. |
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Load Balancing Ability to distribute workloads evenly across storage devices. |
kdb+ can distribute workloads across multicore processors and clustered nodes, enabling load balancing. | |
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Caching Support Incorporation of cache (e.g., SSDs, NVMe) to speed up access to frequently used data. |
Kdb+ is commonly deployed with flash (SSD/NVMe) for cache and supports memory-tiered architectures. | |
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Predictive Analytics for Performance Leverages analytics to predict and resolve performance issues proactively. |
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Storage Tiering Automatically moves data between different types of storage media based on access patterns. |
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Data Locality Optimization Ensures critical data resides close to compute resources to minimize access time. |
kdb+ is often deployed to co-locate with compute for low-latency access in financial trading environments. | |
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Burst Handling Ability to handle temporary surges in storage demand without degradation. |
kdb+ can handle burst volumes common in market data feeds and trading scenarios. |
Capacity and Scalability
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Total Storage Capacity The maximum amount of data the system can store. |
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Scalability (Horizontal/Vertical) Ability to add capacity by adding more drives or nodes (horizontal) or upgrading hardware (vertical). |
kdb+ supports scaling horizontally (more nodes/servers) and vertically (larger RAM, SSD) as datasets grow. | |
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Non-disruptive Capacity Expansion Add storage capacity without halting operations. |
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Hot Swappable Drives Replace or add drives without system downtime. |
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Snapshot Capacity Support Support for space-efficient snapshots and clones. |
kdb+ offers snapshotting (q SQL .z.p/.z.d) and clones as standard for backup and analytics use cases. | |
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Data Compression Ability to compress stored data to save space. |
On-disk data compression is supported via internal columnar storage. | |
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Data Deduplication Reduces redundant data blocks, optimizing storage usage. |
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Thin Provisioning Optimizes capacity by allocating storage on-demand rather than pre-allocating. |
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Multi-tenancy Support Allows isolated storage environments for different teams or business units. |
kdb+ enables separate databases for teams or strategies (by process or schema); can be deployed with strong isolation. | |
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Automated Tier Management Automatically moves data between storage tiers based on usage patterns. |
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Flexible Volume Sizes Allows for dynamic allocation and resizing of storage volumes. |
Flexible partitioning and schema changes allow dynamic resizing and allocation of tables and storage in kdb+. |
Reliability & Availability
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High Availability Architecture Built-in redundancy at all system levels to prevent single points of failure. |
High-availability redundancy is an industry deployment standard for kdb+ in trading environments. | |
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Uptime Guarantee Service-level agreement (SLA) for system uptime. |
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Automated Failover Switches operations to backup systems during component failure. |
kdb+ clusters are typically deployed with automated failover for mission-critical trading workloads. | |
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Redundant Power Supplies Multiple power sources to ensure continuous operation. |
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RAID and Erasure Coding Data redundancy techniques to recover from drive failures. |
kdb+ may be deployed on infrastructure supporting RAID/erasure coding; the database supports software replication. | |
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Self-healing Mechanisms Automatic detection and repair of data inconsistencies. |
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Proactive Health Monitoring Automatically tracks hardware health and lifecycle status. |
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Error Correction Detects and corrects silent data corruption. |
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Disaster Recovery Support Native support for cross-site replication and DR plans. |
kdb+ commonly used for real-time and backup replication across geographic sites for DR. | |
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Automated Backups Built-in scheduling and retention for system backups. |
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Geographic Data Replication Replicates data to geographically separated locations for resilience. |
Many large kdb+ deployments replicate data between data centers (geographically) for resilience. |
Security & Compliance
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Encryption at Rest All stored data is encrypted on disk to prevent unauthorized access. |
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Encryption in Transit All data transfers are encrypted to prevent interception. |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Defines user access rights based on roles and responsibilities. |
Role-based access is possible at the OS and application (q session) layer in kdb+. | |
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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Requires multiple forms of authentication for user access. |
Multi-factor authentication can be enforced via integration with external IAM/LDAP systems. | |
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Audit Logging Tracks and logs all access and management activities. |
kdb+ supports event and audit logging for compliance and debugging. | |
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Immutable Backups Backups that cannot be altered or deleted (WORM). |
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GDPR/CCPA/FINRA Compliance Out-of-the-box features to assist with global regulatory requirements. |
Used by fund managers for solutions requiring GDPR/CCPA and FINRA regulatory compliance; Kx provides public compliance documentation. | |
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Ransomware Protection Detects and mitigates ransomware activity in real time. |
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Data Masking & Tokenization Protects sensitive data through masking or tokenization. |
kdb+ supports external data masking/tokenization integration; industry-standard in finance vertical. | |
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Secure Multi-tenancy Ensures segregated data storage and access between tenants. |
Supports isolation between tenants via separate processes and storage paths. | |
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Integrated Compliance Reporting Generates ready-to-use compliance reports. |
kdb+ Enterprise comes with integrated compliance and reporting tools for audit and regulators. |
Integration & Compatibility
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API Availability Provides RESTful APIs or SDKs for programmatic access and automation. |
Kdb+ provides APIs (q, REST, C, Java, Python, etc.) for automation and integration. | |
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Support for Common Protocols Compatibility with NFS, SMB, iSCSI, S3, etc. |
kdb+ supports multiple protocols (ODBC, JDBC, REST, custom APIs). | |
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Cloud Integration Ability to integrate with public cloud storage and services. |
Kx cloud solutions integrate kdb+ with popular public cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP). | |
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Hypervisor/VMware Support Certified for use with major virtualization platforms. |
kdb+ certified and widely deployed on VMware and hypervisors. | |
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Database Integration Optimized connectors or drivers for major databases used in fund management (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server). |
Official documentation and third-party connectors exist for integration with Oracle, SQL Server and more. | |
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Active Directory/LDAP Integration Federated authentication with enterprise identity providers. |
Kdb+ supports LDAP/Active Directory for federated biometrics/authentication. | |
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CI/CD Tools Integration Compatible with DevOps pipelines for automation. |
Kdb+ can be integrated with CI/CD tools via scripting and APIs. | |
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Backup and DR Software Compatibility Works with leading backup and disaster recovery platforms. |
Kdb+ is supported by major backup/DR software platforms in enterprise finance IT stacks. | |
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Third-party Application Certification Certified with major industry applications (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet). |
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Custom Connector Availability Supports creation or use of custom connectors for niche applications. |
Custom connectors may be developed for kdb+ due to its robust API. | |
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Container Support Optimized storage for Docker, Kubernetes, and other container platforms. |
Kdb+ can be containerized (Docker, Kubernetes) for rapid deployment. |
Management & Monitoring
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Centralized Management Console Single unified dashboard to monitor and manage all storage assets. |
Enterprise deployments use integrated management and monitoring dashboards. | |
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Real-time Monitoring Live visibility into performance, capacity, and health metrics. |
kdb+ can produce real-time performance and health metrics via built-in system tables and external interfaces. | |
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Automated Alerts & Notifications Immediate alerts for predefined events (failures, capacity thresholds). |
Monitoring and alerting are supported via integrated tools and third-party IT systems. | |
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Historical Analytics Access to historical usage, performance, and trend data. |
kdb+ can log historical queries and aggregates for trend reporting. | |
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Automated Reporting Scheduled creation and distribution of reports (utilization, errors, etc). |
Supported via scripting and third-party integration to automate reporting. | |
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Remote Management Allows management and configuration from off-site locations. |
Remote management available via web tools and SSH/API. | |
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Role-based Administration Granular controls on what system administrators can manage. |
RBAC for admin is possible at the application, OS, and network layer. | |
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REST API Management Access Full-featured REST APIs for automated management. |
REST API supported for management and control. | |
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Mobile App Availability Monitor and manage from mobile devices. |
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Automated Remediation Ability for the system to take predefined actions on alerts/faults. |
Automated remedial scripting is standard practice, e.g., restart or fail-over scripts. | |
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Customizable Dashboards Ability to tailor the monitoring interface to specific needs. |
Customizable dashboards available as part of kdb+ Enterprise and via open source dashboards. |
Data Protection & Recovery
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Automated Snapshots Regular system image capture for fast rollbacks. |
Snapshotting is built into kdb+ and used in production finance operations. | |
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Granular Restore Capabilities Ability to restore individual files/directories or application objects. |
Granular point-in-time restore up to the row level supported by partitioned tables and logs. | |
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End-to-End Data Integrity Checks Verifies all data at every stage to prevent corruption. |
End-to-end integrity checks (including checksums) are used for regulatory compliance. | |
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Replication (Synchronous/Asynchronous) Clones data in real time or at delay, within or across sites. |
Asynchronous and synchronous replication handled by internal processes and clustering. | |
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Point-in-time Recovery Roll back data to specific points before failure or attack. |
Supports point-in-time recovery using log files and snapshotting. | |
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Continuous Data Protection Tracks and logs changes in real time for near-instant recovery. |
Continuous data protection available via transaction logs and backup processes. | |
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Automated Failback Automatic restoration from backup to production systems. |
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Air-gapped Backups Offline, tamper-proof copies of data to defend against sophisticated attacks. |
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Data Retention Policy Enforcement Ensures compliance with data retention rules and governance. |
Retention enforcement is part of kdb+ data lifecycle management common in finance. | |
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Tested Disaster Recovery Procedures Built-in simulation and test options for DR plans. |
Simulated DR procedures standard in tier-1 finance IT with kdb+. | |
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Automated Backup Scheduling Configurable backup job scheduling without manual steps. |
Automated scheduling of backups (scripts, cron, orchestration) widely used in financial firms with kdb+. |
Efficiency & Cost Management
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Storage Pooling Combines storage resources for optimal usage and management. |
Logical pooling of partitions is basic to kdb+ deployment at scale. | |
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Automated Tiering Moves less critical data to less expensive storage automatically. |
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Capacity Utilization Monitoring Measures how much allocated storage is being used. |
Capacity monitoring tools/plugins are standard with kdb+ deployments. | |
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Energy Efficiency Design features to reduce overall power consumption. |
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Pay-as-you-grow Licensing Purchase additional capacity/resources only as needed. |
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Storage Usage Analytics Detailed insights into who or what is consuming storage resources. |
Usage analytics are supported via built-in metrics and third-party reporting. | |
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Cost Allocation & Chargeback Tools Track and assign storage costs to specific projects or departments. |
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Automated Orphaned Data Detection Identifies and flags unused/obsolete data that can be expired. |
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Automated Thin Provisioning Provision only necessary storage, avoiding over-allocation and waste. |
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Rightsizing Recommendations Provides suggestions for resizing allocations based on usage patterns. |
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Data Lifecycle Management Automated policy-based movement and expiration of data over its lifetime. |
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Deployment Flexibility
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On-premises Deployment Option to deploy fully within enterprise data centers. |
kdb+ is widely deployed on-premises for financial firms prioritizing low-latency. | |
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Public Cloud Deployment Supports deployment in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP). |
Kx Cloud and cloud market listings confirm kdb+ can be deployed on AWS, Azure, and GCP. | |
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Hybrid Cloud Deployment Combines on-premises and cloud storage seamlessly. |
Kdb+ supports hybrid cloud operation between on-premises and cloud for DR and scaling. | |
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Multi-cloud Support Operates simultaneously across multiple cloud providers. |
Kx Cloud documentation describes support for multi-cloud data management using kdb+. | |
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Edge Deployment Options Ability to deploy at branch or satellite offices close to data sources. |
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Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) Cloud-based failover and recovery for business continuity. |
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Hybrid File and Block Storage Supports both file-based (NAS) and block-based (SAN) storage. |
Supports file and time-partitioned (object/block) storage for real-time and historical data. | |
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Storage Virtualization Abstracts physical storage into logical pools for flexible deployment. |
kdb+ architecture virtualizes physical storage for logical tables and partitions. | |
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Distributed File System Support Supports deployment across widespread locations with global namespace. |
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Automated Data Placement Smart placement of data based on policies and usage. |
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Flexible Licensing Models Supports CAPEX, OPEX, and subscription-based licensing. |
Offered as both SaaS and perpetual/subscription by Kx, supporting varied licensing/consumption models. |
Support & Maintenance
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24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock access to expert support. |
24/7/365 support is a standard service contract for enterprise kdb+ users. | |
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Proactive Support (Call-home, Automated Diagnostics) Automatic error reporting and remote diagnostics. |
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Automated Firmware/Software Updates Pushes and installs patches and upgrades with minimal downtime. |
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In-place Hardware Upgrades Ability to upgrade controllers and drives while in service. |
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Detailed Documentation and Knowledge Base Comprehensive manuals and online troubleshooting resources. |
Comprehensive documentation is available on Kx's website and third-party sites. | |
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On-site Support Options Physical assistance by vendor engineers if required. |
On-site support/consulting available through Kx partners and direct from Kx for premium clients. | |
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Customizable Maintenance Windows Schedule maintenance at optimal low-impact periods. |
Maintenance can be scheduled during market downtime using internal tools or orchestrators. | |
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Automated Recovery Workflows Predefined steps for rapid system recovery in case of outages. |
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Parts Replacement Service Level Speed at which failed hardware is replaced. |
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Direct Access to Engineering Resources Escalation path for severe or complex technical issues. |
Critical issues may be escalated to Kx engineering as part of enterprise support. | |
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Community & User Forums Active online space for peer-to-peer support. |
Active user and community forums, plus Stack Overflow and kx.com community. |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
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Energy-efficient Components Uses low-power hardware to decrease overall energy usage. |
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Thermal Management Features Advanced cooling to reduce air conditioning load. |
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RoHS and WEEE Compliance Meets international environmental and recycling standards. |
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Environmental Monitoring Sensors Monitors and alerts on temperature, humidity, and airflow. |
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Recyclable/Reusable Hardware Components Parts designed for recycling or reuse after decommissioning. |
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Carbon Footprint Reporting Provides data on storage operations' environmental impact. |
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EcoMode/Energy Saving Features Automated reduction of energy consumption during low-usage periods. |
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Vendor Take-back Programs Offers responsible recycling and disposal for old equipment. |
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Extended Product Lifecycle Designed for long-term operation, minimizing replacement cycles. |
kdb+ is deployed in production for multi-year or decade-long cycles in finance IT, minimizing hardware churn. | |
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Packaging Sustainability Minimizes waste and maximizes recyclable materials in shipping. |
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Remote Power Management Remote capability to power down unused systems. |
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