Planning

Start Planning

Steps and recommendations for designing and configuring a Riak KV cluster.

Choosing a Backend

Information on choosing the right storage backend for your Riak KV cluster.

Cluster Capacity Planning

Outlines variables (such as memory requirements) to keep in mind when planning your Riak KV cluster.

Bitcask Capacity Calculator

A calculator that will assist you in sizing your cluster if you plan to use the default (Bitcask) storage back end.

Scaling & Operating Best Practices

A set of best practices that will enable you to improve performance and reliability at all stages in the life of your Riak KV cluster.