In certain embodiments, a database system for processing a query request comprises at least one master node operable to store a precompiled query that is capable of resolving a query request received by the database system. The at least on master node is further operable to receive a query request comprising one or more parameters and associated with the precompiled query, and to communicate a request to perform one or more activities associated with the precompiled query. The system further comprises a plurality of slave nodes coupled to the at least one master node, each of the slave nodes operable to store one or more key parts each comprising data capable of resolving a portion of the precompiled query. At least one of the slave nodes is operable to receive the request communicated by the at least one master node and to process the request communicated by the at least one master node.