Database Reference
In-Depth Information
CHAPTER 1
NoSQL: Cassandra Basics
The purpose of this chapter is to discuss NoSQL, let users dive into NoSQL elements,
and then introduce big data problems, distributed database concepts, and finally Cas-
sandra concepts. Topics covered in this chapter are:
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NoSQL introduction
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CAP theorem
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Data distribution concepts
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Big data problems
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Cassandra configurations
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Cassandra storage architecture
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Setup and installation
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Logging with Cassandra
The intent of the detailed introductory chapter is to dive deep into the NoSQL eco-
system by discussing problems and solutions, such as distributed programming con-
cepts, which can help in solving scalability, availability, and other data-related problems.
This chapter will introduce the reader to Cassandra and discuss Cassandra's storage
architecture, various other configurations, and the Cassandra cluster setup over local and
AWS boxes.
Introducing NoSQL
