What is Aster Data nCluster?
Aster Data nCluster is the leading analytic platform, a massively parallel (MPP) row and column database with an integrated analytics engine. nCluster not only stores and manages large volumes of data but can also support in-database processing of both data and analytic applications through its unique in-database architecture. nCluster provides a very strong database platform with capabilities including an ANSI SQL interface, ACID transactions, a cost-based query optimizer, indexes, Information Lifecycle Management, compression, security and other database features. Its analytics engine provides a rich application processing environment– multiple language support, workload management, security, statistics collection, error logging and other critical features.
