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Backing Stores
CyborgDB transforms traditional databases into Confidential Vector Databases by leveraging their storage capabilities while adding encrypted vector search functionality. Choose the backing store that best fits your existing infrastructure and operational requirements.
Full transactional consistency for mission-critical applications with guaranteed data integrity. Rich Ecosystem
Extensive tooling, monitoring, and operational expertise available across the industry. Enterprise Scalability
Support for read replicas, connection pooling, horizontal scaling, and mature backup solutions. Best For: Production applications requiring data consistency, teams with existing PostgreSQL expertise, and environments requiring strict data durability guarantees.
Sub-millisecond response times for vector queries with excellent concurrent access performance. High Throughput
Optimized for high-volume concurrent operations with flexible data structures beyond simple key-value storage. Configurable Persistence
Choose between speed and durability with flexible persistence and replication options. Best For: Real-time applications with strict latency requirements, high-throughput vector search workloads, and caching scenarios.
Direct memory access without serialization overhead for maximum performance. Development Simplicity
No external dependencies or configuration required - instant setup for prototyping. Deterministic Performance
Predictable access patterns with complete control over memory usage. Best For: Development and testing environments, single-process applications, proof-of-concept scenarios, and ephemeral data requirements.
Choose based on your application’s specific requirements for speed, durability, and consistency.
PostgreSQL
Production-ready relational database with vector extensions PostgreSQL provides robust data durability, ACID transactions, and excellent tooling ecosystem. CyborgDB leverages PostgreSQL’s reliability while adding encrypted vector search capabilities on top.Key Benefits
ACID ComplianceFull transactional consistency for mission-critical applications with guaranteed data integrity. Rich Ecosystem
Extensive tooling, monitoring, and operational expertise available across the industry. Enterprise Scalability
Support for read replicas, connection pooling, horizontal scaling, and mature backup solutions. Best For: Production applications requiring data consistency, teams with existing PostgreSQL expertise, and environments requiring strict data durability guarantees.
Redis
High-performance in-memory data store Redis delivers ultra-low latency access patterns, making it ideal for real-time applications. CyborgDB uses Redis’s memory-optimized storage for blazing-fast vector search operations.Key Benefits
Ultra-Low LatencySub-millisecond response times for vector queries with excellent concurrent access performance. High Throughput
Optimized for high-volume concurrent operations with flexible data structures beyond simple key-value storage. Configurable Persistence
Choose between speed and durability with flexible persistence and replication options. Best For: Real-time applications with strict latency requirements, high-throughput vector search workloads, and caching scenarios.
Memory
Local in-process storage for development and testing Memory-based storage keeps all data in local process memory, providing the fastest possible access with zero network overhead. Perfect for development, testing, and single-process applications.Key Benefits
Zero Network LatencyDirect memory access without serialization overhead for maximum performance. Development Simplicity
No external dependencies or configuration required - instant setup for prototyping. Deterministic Performance
Predictable access patterns with complete control over memory usage. Best For: Development and testing environments, single-process applications, proof-of-concept scenarios, and ephemeral data requirements.
Future Backing Stores
CyborgDB is designed to be extensible, allowing for future backing stores to be added as needed. Have one in mind? Let us know!Managed Services Support
CyborgDB works seamlessly with managed database services, reducing operational overhead while maintaining security and performance.AWS
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL
Fully managed PostgreSQL with automated backups and scalingAmazon ElastiCache for Redis
Managed Redis with cluster mode and automatic failover
Fully managed PostgreSQL with automated backups and scalingAmazon ElastiCache for Redis
Managed Redis with cluster mode and automatic failover
Azure
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Managed PostgreSQL with built-in security and monitoringAzure Cache for Redis
Enterprise-grade managed Redis with geo-replication
Managed PostgreSQL with built-in security and monitoringAzure Cache for Redis
Enterprise-grade managed Redis with geo-replication
Google Cloud
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL
Fully managed PostgreSQL with automatic maintenanceMemorystore for Redis
Secure and highly available managed Redis service
Fully managed PostgreSQL with automatic maintenanceMemorystore for Redis
Secure and highly available managed Redis service
Choosing the Right Backing Store
- Data Durability - You need guaranteed data persistence and consistency
- Complex Queries - Your application requires SQL queries beyond vector search
- Team Expertise - Your team has PostgreSQL operational knowledge
- Compliance - You need audit trails and transaction logging
- Production Workloads - Mission-critical applications requiring ACID guarantees
Configuration Examples
Performance Characteristics
| Backing Store | Latency | Throughput | Durability | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | ~1µs | Very High | None | Single Process |
| Redis | ~100µs | High | Configurable | Eventually Consistent |
| PostgreSQL | ~1ms | Medium | Full | ACID |