[HBASE-4259] Investigate different memory allocation models for off heap caching.

• Type: Sub-task
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Minor
• Resolution: Later
• Assignee: Unassigned
• Reporter: Li Pi
• Created: 26/Aug/11 19:16
• Updated: 12/Jun/22 19:18
• Resolved: 16/May/14 22:44

Description

Currently, the off heap cache uses Memcached's allocation model, which works reasonably well, but other memory allocation models, such as fragmented writes, or buddy allocation, may be better suited to the task, and require less configuration from the users perspective.