Support for Loading Databases from URL Path or Embedded Storage Mode

[vamsikrishna-VK31]

I am requesting support for a feature in ArangoDB that enables loading databases directly from a URL path or implementing an embedded storage mode similar to other databases like OrientDB's "plocal" mode.

Expected Behavior:
Ability to specify a URL path (file system path or remote URL) for loading database files directly into ArangoDB.
Implementation of an embedded storage mode where ArangoDB operates in a self-contained manner within an application environment, simplifying deployment and management.

Use Case:
Our application architecture requires seamless integration with an embedded database engine for local data storage and processing. Having ArangoDB support direct loading from URL paths or an embedded storage mode would streamline our deployment process and reduce external dependencies.

Additional Information:

• Details about how OrientDB's "plocal" mode or similar embedded modes work in other databases.
• Use cases or scenarios where this feature would be beneficial, such as development environments, single-server deployments, or applications requiring embedded databases.
• Any technical considerations or challenges that might need to be addressed for implementing this feature in ArangoDB.
  Impact and Importance:
• Implementing this feature would enhance ArangoDB's versatility and appeal to developers and applications requiring embedded database capabilities, contributing to a more seamless and efficient development and deployment experience.

[dothebart]

well, arguably ArangoDB Enterprise edition already supports similar with hot backup and rclone?

[vamsikrishna-VK31]

does, it supports to run DB in embedded mode?

[dothebart]

As you probably know ArangoDB is implemented in C++, hence it will never be able to be ran inside a java process - if thats what you mean?

[vamsikrishna-VK31]

yes

[dothebart]

It can be ran alongside with it as a separate process. We have a first class citizen Java driver to talk to ArangoDB from within Java applications. It should even be able to utilize unix domain sockets to talk to it, if you don't want to expose the tcp port.