Explore how RavenDB, a 2nd generation document database, handles scaling under load and maintains high availability in failure conditions during this 46-minute conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2015. Discover the built-in features of RavenDB, including load distribution, seamless replication, disaster recovery, and data-driven sharding. Learn about RavenDB's approach to scaling and maintaining availability, with a focus on its data-driven sharding capabilities. Gain insights from Maxim Buryak, a Software Engineer at RavenDB, as he delves into the database's architecture and performance strategies. Understand how RavenDB addresses common challenges in distributed systems and provides robust solutions for highly available and scalable database implementations.