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AI-generatedHinted Handoff vs Batch Log: Choosing the Right Strategy for Transient Node Failures in Multi‑Data‑Center Cassandra
Context In a single‑node test environment, the default max_hint_window_in_ms of 60 seconds is often sufficient to recover from brief outages. However, in a production cluster spanning multiple data centers, network partitions can last longer than this window, causing hints to expire before they are replayed. Trade‑Off Enabling hinted handoff trades increased