Is this Carnegie Mellon's new database system project that is replacing Peloton?

Yes.

Is the new name of the DBMS "terrier"?

No. We have not announced the new name yet but it will not be "terrier". That's the name of Andy's dog.

When will you announce the new system?

We hope to have our first release before the end of 2019.

Will the new system still be "self-driving"?

Yes, our goal is to have this new system to support autonmous operation and optimization as a first-class design principle.

How can I get involved?

See the New Student Guide. If you are a current student at CMU, then you should consider enrolling in one of the database courses.