DCAWD.com

Great read on how MySpace scaled their architecture as their user base increased exponentially.

along a similar line, tim o'reilly had a great series on his blog where he talked about various high profile sites and their db strategies.

http://radar.oreilly.com/archives/2006/ ... _1_se.html

^^^^ Hmm, more good stuff to read

Holy long reads Batman!

Making my way through them.... Good stuffs so far.