The separation of transactional and analytical database systems is being challenged by the emergence of hybrid systems, necessitating new methods for their evaluation. This book addresses the need for benchmarks that can assess these new hybrid database systems, which combine Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) and Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) workloads. It examines existing benchmarks, which are typically focused on only one type of workload, and introduces a novel benchmark designed specifically for hybrid systems. The research further investigates the effects of integrating OLAP operations into an OLTP environment and analyzes the impact of common optimizations in mixed-workload scenarios.

This book is a technical examination of database system benchmarking, likely aimed at researchers and professionals in the field of database management and data analytics. The author's focus on developing and applying a new benchmark for hybrid systems suggests a contribution to the ongoing evolution of database technology. The detailed analysis of mixed-workload scenarios and optimization impacts indicates a rigorous, data-driven approach to understanding system performance.