Fault Tolerance
Consistent hashing also provides fault tolerance in Cassandra. If a node fails, the data that was stored on that node can be easily redistributed to other nodes in the cluster without needing to move all the data in the cluster.
Overall, Consistent Hashing in Cassandra allows for efficient and scalable data distribution, making it a key component of Cassandra’s architecture.
Does Cassandra use Consistent Hashing?
Yes, Cassandra uses Consistent Hashing as part of its data distribution mechanism. Consistent hashing allows Cassandra to evenly distribute data across its nodes in a scalable and fault-tolerant manner.
Below is how Consistent Hashing works in Cassandra: