The AsterionDB Platform
Converged Computing Architecture.Where Data, Logic, and Security Unite.
AsterionDB delivers a unified platform that eliminates fragmentation by bringing structured data, unstructured content, and business logic together in a single, secure environment.
The Converged Computing Advantage
AsterionDB unifies structured data, unstructured data, and business logic within a common architecture, increasing data availability, security, and efficiency. This contrasts sharply with traditional approaches that rely on separate systems creating complexity and security vulnerabilities.
Traditional Approach
Fragmented Systems
- Separate databases, file systems, and application servers
Security Gaps
- Multiple attack vectors across different systems
Complex Integration
- Difficult data synchronization and management
AsterionDB Approach
Unified Architecture
- All data and logic centralized in Oracle Database
Single Security Perimeter
- Comprehensive protection with granular control
Seamless Integration
- Native data relationships and transactions
Architecture Deep Dive
Understanding the core components that make AsterionDB's converged architecture possible
AsterionDB Architecture
DbTwig
- Node.js middle-tier for protocol transformation
DbPluginServer
- Adds intelligence to the database
DbObscura
- File system gateway
DbStreamer
- Direct HTTP streaming
Elastic Security Isolation Layer
- The middle-tier is transformed into a stateless protocol transformation layer, with no business logic or data resources, dramatically reducing the attack surface.
- Stateless processing eliminates session vulnerabilities
- No cached data or business logic exposure
- Protocol transformation only
Logical Extensibility
AsterionDB makes the database "smarter" by allowing it to understand any unstructured data type and incorporate complex logic directly at the data-layer.
- Native multimedia and DICOM support
- Custom data type processing
- Database-level business rules
Why AsterionDB vs. Alternatives
AsterionDB offers a superior alternative to traditional approaches by providing a truly converged, integrated, and secure platform.
| Feature | AsterionDB | NoSQL | Amazon S3 | Legacy FS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Convergence | ✓ Full | ✗ Limited | ✗ None | ~ Partial |
| ACID Compliance | ✓ Full | ~ Eventual | ✗ None | ✓ Yes |
| Security Model | ✓ Zero-Trust | ~ Application | ~ IAM | ~ Limited |
| Business Logic Integration | ✓ Native | ✗ External | ✗ External | ✗ External |
Introduction to AsterionDB Video
Get a high-level introduction to AsterionDB from our engineering team
What You'll Learn
- How assets in the middle-tier are at risk
- How AsterionDB moves assets out of the middle-tier
- Upload objects through an integrated gateway
- Creating keywords and tags
- Applying keywords and tags
- Searching for content
Ready to Transform Your Architecture?
Experience the power of converged computing with AsterionDB. Contact our team for a personalized demo and see how we can simplify your data architecture while enhancing security.