Overview

DataStax Astra DB is a serverless, multi-cloud database service built on Apache Cassandra. It is designed to eliminate operational overhead and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) while providing an intuitive Data API and vector search capabilities for generative AI applications. Astra DB supports mission-critical production workloads with features like automated backup, restore, and cloning, multi-region deployment, and pay-as-you-go pricing.

Features

• Serverless Architecture: Astra DB's serverless design ensures that you never have to worry about sizing your infrastructure for peak workloads. It automatically scales to handle the largest real-time data and streaming workloads.
• Multi-Cloud Support: Deploy Astra DB on AWS, GCP, or Azure, providing flexibility and redundancy across multiple cloud providers.
• Data API: The Data API simplifies the development of modern applications by providing rich functionality, scalability, and performance without the need for complex data modeling.
• Vector Search: Built-in vector search capabilities enable developers to build AI applications using real-time data.
• Automated Operations: Features like automated backup, restore, and cloning reduce operational overhead and ensure data availability and reliability.
• Integration with Developer Tools: Astra DB integrates seamlessly with popular AI tools like Vertex AI, Vercel, and GitHub, reducing onboarding time and overhead for developers.

Benefits

• Reduced Operational Overhead: Automated operations and serverless architecture significantly reduce the time and effort required to manage the database.
• Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go pricing and lower TCO make Astra DB a cost-effective solution for modern applications.
• High Performance: Astra DB delivers world-class performance with up to 18% more relevant vector search results, 8X to 15X higher throughput, and request responses up to 12X faster.
• Scalability: The ability to scale to petabytes of data ensures that Astra DB can handle the most demanding applications.
• Developer-Friendly: The Data API and seamless integration with popular developer tools make it easy for developers to build and deploy applications quickly.