In-Memory Processing

In-memory processing is made possible with hardware improves that tend to double computer powers every 2-3 years. Basically it calls for storing accessible database/tables in RAM when they are invoked, the streamlining of these objects when placed in RAM, for example, with compression.

Certainly accessing these data/tables, etc. would be faster in cache than if the data/table/dbs reside on the hard drive. The hardware for in-memory are considered higher quality allowing faster response time.

As it is an emerging technology, I thought I'd mention it here. Personally, however, if your existing set up is working satisfactory, there might not be a need to move to in-memory machines. Also, if your applications or databases being run are very large, or the user base is large, this one feature may not be able to meet the needs of all aspects of processing that large databases/tables require.