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Course Outline
- Section 1: Introduction to Big Data / NoSQL for Government
- NoSQL Overview
- CAP Theorem
- When is NoSQL Appropriate for Government
- Columnar Storage
- NoSQL Ecosystem for Government Applications
- Section 2: Cassandra Basics for Government Operations
- Design and Architecture of Cassandra
- Cassandra Nodes, Clusters, and Data Centers
- Keyspaces, Tables, Rows, and Columns
- Partitioning, Replication, and Tokens
- Quorum and Consistency Levels
- Labs: Interacting with Cassandra Using CQLSH for Government Users
- Section 3: Data Modeling – Part 1 for Government Applications
- Introduction to CQL (Cassandra Query Language)
- CQL Datatypes for Government Datasets
- Creating Keyspaces and Tables for Government Use
- Choosing Columns and Types for Government Data
- Choosing Primary Keys for Government Records
- Data Layout for Rows and Columns in Government Databases
- Time to Live (TTL) for Government Data Management
- Querying with CQL for Government Analysts
- CQL Updates for Government Data Maintenance
- Collections (List, Map, Set) in Government Databases
- Labs: Various Data Modeling Exercises Using CQL; Experimenting with Queries and Supported Data Types for Government Use
- Section 4: Data Modeling – Part 2 for Government Applications
- Creating and Using Secondary Indexes for Government Databases
- Composite Keys (Partition Keys and Clustering Keys) for Government Data
- Time Series Data for Government Tracking
- Best Practices for Time Series Data in Government Applications
- Counters for Government Metrics
- Lightweight Transactions (LWT) for Government Operations
- Labs: Creating and Using Indexes; Modeling Time Series Data for Government Use
- Section 5: Cassandra Internals for Government IT Professionals
- Understanding Cassandra Design Under the Hood for Government Systems
- SSTables, Memtables, and Commit Log in Government Databases
- Section 6: Administration of Cassandra for Government IT Teams
- Hardware Selection for Government Data Centers
- Cassandra Distributions for Government Use
- Cassandra Nodes Communication in Government Networks
- Writing and Reading Data to/from the Storage Engine for Government Operations
- Data Directories for Government Data Management
- Anti-Entropy Operations for Government Data Integrity
- Cassandra Compaction for Government Databases
- Choosing and Implementing Compaction Strategies for Government Use
- Cassandra Best Practices (Compaction, Garbage Collection) for Government IT Teams
- Creating a Test Cassandra Instance with Low Memory Footprint for Government Testing
- Troubleshooting Tools and Tips for Government IT Staff
- Labs: Students Install Cassandra, Run Benchmarks for Government Use
Requirements
- Proficient in a Linux environment (navigating the command line, editing files with vi or nano)
- For on-site courses, participants should bring a laptop or desktop equipped with 8 GB of RAM
- For remote courses, a functional Cassandra lab will be provided for government use, requiring only a web browser
14 Hours
Testimonials (2)
Extensive knowledge of NoSQL environments, not only Cassandra (ex: HADOOP)
Stefan Marcoci - Videotron ltee
Course - Cassandra Administration
The 1:1 style meant the training was tailored to my individual needs.
