A Practical Introduction to NoSQL Databases Training Course

Relational databases have long been the preferred technology for storing, retrieving, and querying data. They enable users to organize their information using a structured, well-defined set of patterns (model). This approach is particularly effective for managing standardized and well-understood data, such as patient records in a hospital check-in application, which typically include fields like patient ID, first name, last name, and date of the last visit. However, this model has limitations, especially for organizations with less defined or evolving data requirements. For instance, an online inquiry form for a startup that is still experimenting with different data collection fields would require frequent redefinition of the data model (schema) to accommodate changes in business needs. Enter NoSQL (Not Only SQL) databases. These databases eliminate the need to predefine the structure of incoming data, allowing for dynamic insertion and updates on the fly. NoSQL databases are often faster than relational databases and can efficiently handle very large volumes of data. They also scale better due to their ability to partition data across multiple servers (cluster) and balance the load effectively. NoSQL databases integrate seamlessly with applications that support real-time analytics, site personalization, IoT, and mobile apps. In this instructor-led, live training, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the architecture, design principles, and functionality of popular NoSQL databases as they set up, operate, and assess various NoSQL databases in a live lab environment. The goal of this training is to equip participants with the knowledge to intelligently evaluate, propose, and implement suitable NoSQL database solutions within their organization for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure different types of NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, and Neo4j. - Understand the benefits and disadvantages of NoSQL databases compared to relational databases. - Recognize the underlying data formats used by NoSQL databases and leverage these formats for developing modern applications (desktop, mobile, cloud, IoT). - Perform create, insert, update, and delete operations in a NoSQL database. - Set up a mixed environment with both a relational database and a NoSQL database working together. - Configure a cluster of NoSQL databases to distribute the processing of very large datasets. - Understand the security implications of using a NoSQL database. - Deploy and scale a NoSQL database in a production environment. **Audience** - Database professionals - Data architects - Data strategists - Project managers - Application developers interested in integrating a flexible database solution into their applications **Format of the Course** - Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice **Note** - To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.This course is available as onsite live training in US Government or online live training.