Performance

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Performance

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Data Lakehouse Architecture

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Unified Data Platform

• Single Architecture: Notebooks, maps, storage, databases, and VMs all powered by one platform
• Data Lakehouse: Combines data lake flexibility with data warehouse performance
• Unified Access: Seamless data access across all Nika services

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Scalable Infrastructure

• 100TB+ Data Hosting: Standard capacity for any analysis workload
• PB-Scale Enterprise: Petabyte-scale support for large enterprise workloads
• Auto-Scaling: Dynamic resource allocation based on demand

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Performance Features

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High-Performance Computing

• GPU Acceleration: NVIDIA T4 and H100 GPU support for ML workloads
• Multi-Core Processing: Up to 30 CPU cores for parallel processing
• Memory Optimization: Up to 156GB RAM for large dataset handling

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Data Processing

• Streaming Execution: Real-time data processing and analysis
• Background Processing: Long-running tasks continue when workspace is closed
• Optimized Storage: Efficient data formats and compression

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Network Performance

• High-Bandwidth: Fast data transfer and access
• Global CDN: Content delivery network for worldwide access
• Low Latency: Minimal delay for interactive operations

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Optimization Best Practices

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Data Management

• Efficient Formats: Use optimized file formats (Parquet, COG)
• Partitioning: Implement data partitioning for faster queries
• Caching: Leverage built-in caching for repeated operations

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Resource Utilization

• Right-Sized VMs: Choose appropriate machine configurations
• Batch Processing: Process data in manageable chunks
• Memory Management: Clean up large variables when done

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Code Optimization

• Vectorized Operations: Use vectorized operations over loops
• Parallel Processing: Utilize multiple cores for computation
• Efficient Libraries: Use optimized libraries (NumPy, Pandas, GDAL)

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Performance Monitoring

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Real-Time Metrics

• Resource Usage: Monitor CPU, memory, and GPU utilization
• Execution Time: Track code execution performance
• Data Throughput: Measure data processing speeds

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Optimization Tools

• Built-in Profiling: Performance analysis tools
• Resource Monitoring: Real-time resource tracking
• Performance Alerts: Automatic performance notifications