Planning Overview

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Steps and recommendations for designing and configuring a Riak KV cluster.

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Choosing a Backend

Information on choosing the right storage backend for your Riak KV cluster.

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Cluster Capacity Planning

Outlines variables (such as memory requirements) to keep in mind when planning your Riak KV cluster.

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Bitcask Capacity Calculator

A calculator that will assist you in sizing your cluster if you plan to use the default (Bitcask) storage back end.

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Scaling & Operating Best Practices

A set of best practices that will enable you to improve performance and reliability at all stages in the life of your Riak KV cluster.

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