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A team's evaluation of a new datastore is a benchmark report: throughput at three concurrency levels, p99 latency, and a cost comparison. They want to commit. Review the evaluation. What is missing and what would you add?

An architect must evaluate an unfamiliar technology for a significant decision. What research approach produces a reliable judgement?

You are evaluating a database whose only production references are the vendor's own case studies. The benchmark in their documentation is excellent. You have one week. Which single piece of evidence would most change your confidence?