Can We Agree on a Storage/Workload Architecture Taxonomy?

· Jack Vanlightly · June 22, 2026, 1:32 p.m.
Summary
This blog post presents a taxonomy for categorizing different storage and workload architectures in databases. It distinguishes between OLTP, OLAP, and HTAP systems, detailing their unique characteristics and query engines. The author introduces the concept of LTAP, hinting at future developments in storage solutions and feasibility for developers and engineers.
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