ScyllaDB is a distributed NoSQL database engine designed for high-throughput data storage and low-latency performance at scale. It functions as a shard-aware platform that manages large-scale datasets across distributed clusters, providing a foundation for real-time applications that require consistent availability and operational stability.
The system distinguishes itself through a shared-nothing architecture that distributes data across independent CPU cores to eliminate lock contention. It incorporates a user-space networking stack and an asynchronous event-driven engine to maximize hardware utilization. Furthermore, the database provides native compatibility with established cloud-native and NoSQL protocols, allowing for the migration of existing application workloads without requiring source code modifications.
Beyond its core storage capabilities, the platform supports specialized indexing for high-dimensional vector embeddings, enabling semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation for artificial intelligence tasks. It also handles high-velocity time-series data ingestion and provides tools for managing distributed cluster deployments, performance monitoring, and secure API access.
The software is designed for deployment across cloud and on-premises environments, including support for containerized execution.
