Compress Teradata or Leave Money on the Table
In today’s data-driven world, optimizing performance and reducing storage costs are top priorities for businesses using Teradata. One of the most effective ways to achieve both is by implementing Multi-Value Compression (MVC), a feature that can significantly reduce storage requirements without impacting performance. However, manually configuring MVC across an entire Teradata system can be a daunting task – until now. With Nexus, compression is automated, effortless, and incredibly efficient.
Why Compression Matters in Teradata
Data is growing at an unprecedented rate, leading to increased storage costs and slower query performance. Without compression, Teradata users may find themselves spending unnecessary amounts on additional storage while also experiencing performance bottlenecks. Multi-Value Compression reduces table sizes by eliminating redundant data storage, ultimately improving system efficiency and reducing hardware expenses.
How Multi-Value Compression Works
Teradata’s Multi-Value Compression (MVC) works by storing frequently occurring column values in a compressed format rather than repeating them across multiple rows. Instead of storing a value thousands or even millions of times, Teradata replaces it with a shorter, optimized representation, effectively reducing the amount of space required.
The challenge, however, is identifying the right columns and values to compress. MVC is most effective when applied to columns with a high frequency of repeated values, but manually analyzing tables to determine the best compression candidates can be complex and time-consuming.
Automating Compression with Nexus
This is where Nexus revolutionizes the process. Instead of manually searching for compression opportunities, Nexus automates the entire workflow in just a few clicks. Here’s how it works:
Select Your Database – Open Nexus and navigate to your Teradata system.
Choose Your Tables – Select the tables you want to compress with a few clicks.
Automated Analysis – Nexus reads each table and identifies the top 255 most common values in all eligible columns.
Optimal Compression Selection – Using intelligent algorithms, Nexus determines the best compression strategy for maximum space savings.
Apply Compression Effortlessly – Once the analysis is complete, Nexus applies the optimal compression settings automatically.
The Benefits of Nexus Compression
Dramatic Storage Savings – Reduce storage needs by up to 40%, saving hardware and cloud storage costs.
Faster Query Performance – Compressed data takes up less space, leading to faster scans and query execution.
Automated Efficiency – Eliminate manual effort and let Nexus handle the complex analysis and implementation.
Immediate ROI – Lower infrastructure costs and improved performance provide an immediate return on investment.
Conclusion
If you’re not compressing your Teradata system, you leave money on the table. Multi-Value Compression is a proven method to optimize storage, but manually implementing it across databases can be overwhelming. With Nexus, the process becomes seamless—allowing you to reduce costs, enhance performance, and unlock the full potential of your Teradata environment.
Stop wasting storage space and start maximizing efficiency today. Let Nexus do the heavy lifting so you can focus on what truly matters—your data-driven success.