Are We Ready for Self-Driving Databases?
Peter Zaitsev
Founder · Percona
Session Overview
Peter Zaitsev asks the fundamental question: are we actually ready for self-driving databases? Drawing on decades of experience with MySQL and open source databases, he examines what autonomous database operations look like in practice today versus the aspirational vision — and what it will take to get there.
Key Takeaways
- Current AI database tooling solves narrow problems well but true autonomy remains aspirational
- Self-driving databases require a layered approach: automation first, then intelligence
- Open source ecosystems are critical for transparent, trustworthy autonomous systems
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