data sharding

[/ˈdeɪtə ˈʃɑːrdɪŋ/]
noun
fragmentação de dados
1. A database architecture technique where data is horizontally partitioned and distributed across multiple database instances or servers, with each instance (shard) holding a subset of the data based on a shard key
The company implemented data sharding to improve query performance and handle millions of user records across multiple servers.
A empresa implementou fragmentação de dados para melhorar o desempenho das consultas e lidar com milhões de registros de usuários em múltiplos servidores.
2. The process of dividing a dataset into smaller, more manageable pieces (shards) to distribute computational load and storage across a system
Data sharding allows Netflix to efficiently store and retrieve viewing histories for billions of users worldwide.
A fragmentação de dados permite que a Netflix armazene e recupere eficientemente o histórico de visualizações de bilhões de usuários em todo o mundo.
Data sharding is a fundamental concept in modern distributed systems and cloud computing, widely discussed in Brazilian tech communities and startups. Both Portuguese (fragmentação de dados) and English terms are used in professional contexts in Brazil, with English being preferred in multinational companies. In Portugal, the term is less commonly used due to smaller enterprise scale, but understanding it is important for professionals working with cloud infrastructure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
horizontal partitioningdata partitioningdatabase shardingshard splitting
Antonyms / Antônimos
data replicationcentralized databasemonolithic database

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fragmentação de dados
Most common technical term used in Brazilian IT industry
São Paulo
fragmentação de dados / data sharding
Tech hub commonly uses both Portuguese and English terms interchangeably
Portugal
partição de dados / fragmentação horizontal de dados
Portuguese terminology may emphasize 'partição' (partition) more frequently
USA/North America
data sharding
English term universally used in American tech industry; rarely translated

Related Words

shard keydistributed databasedatabase scalingpartition tolerancehorizontal scalingdatabase replicationconsistency hashing

Related Idioms & Phrases

scale horizontally
distribute the load
break down the database
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