Balancing data integrity and database performance with storage limitations can be challenging, but it's achievable with smart strategies. Start by implementing data normalization and compression techniques to reduce redundancy without compromising accuracy. Archiving infrequently used data and using partitioning can also boost performance while managing space efficiently. Additionally, consider leveraging cloud storage solutions that offer scalability without the upfront cost of physical infrastructure. Regular audits, indexing, and optimization of queries ensure both integrity and speed. With the right tools and practices, you can maintain a high-performing system that respects storage boundaries.

A simple technique is maybe to just sacrifice in development environments. While not having perfect replicas/using lower performing setups for even your primary dev environment seems cruel, sometimes for the sake of maintenance(the real issue) it is mostly okay. For example, patch testing requires dev mimic production within reason. One set of hardware that is high performant with good replication can be enough(rewrite all databases here as needed). The key may be to understand all databases require resources. Your production will take as much as it does, IN perfect conditions. (which is difficult. Especially if other teams will contribute and adequate margins are required). note* under resourced databases are also less secure.

Balancing database performance, integrity, and storage is always a challenge. Along with Indexing, Partitioning, and Automated Archiving, ensuring Data Integrity is key. One powerful way to ensure data integrity across complex enterprise landscapes is by leveraging Tosca Data Integrity. It helps validate end-to-end data accuracy across different sources (databases, applications, reports) while ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing risk. By automating data validation at scale, Tosca prevents data inconsistencies, corruption, and performance issues before they impact business decisions. Would love to hear how others are tackling this in their environments!

I really don't get why will there be a need to "balance data integrity and performance with storage limitations". I just don't get it. Data integrity is a given. You cannot compromise on it. You can optimize different places - infrastructure, server, instance, database, and down to the indexes and queries. To preserve data integrity, dedicate effort in refining the business logic that aligns with your intention, or specs for that matter. Data integrity & performance are, I think, in their own basket.