Relational databases have been the go-to technology for storing, retrieving, and querying data. They enable users to organize their data using structured, well-defined patterns (model). This approach works effectively for standardized and well-understood data, such as patient records in a hospital check-in application, which include consistent fields like patient ID, first name, last name, and date of the last visit. However, there are limitations to this model, especially for organizations with less defined incoming data. For instance, consider an online inquiry form for a startup that is still experimenting with different fields for visitor data, adding or removing fields as the business evolves. In such cases, any established definitions for how the data should fit into an existing database would need frequent redefinition. This involves recreating the data model (schema) to accommodate various types of data inputs before new data can be saved to the database.
NoSQL databases offer a solution by freeing users from having 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 handle very large amounts of data with ease. They also scale better due to their efficient ability to partition data across multiple servers (cluster) and balance the load for accessing this data. NoSQL databases integrate particularly well with applications that support real-time analytics, site personalization, IoT, and mobile apps.
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will gain a deep understanding of the architecture, design principles, and functionality of popular NoSQL databases as they set up, operate, and assess these databases in a live lab environment. The goal is to enable participants to intelligently evaluate, propose, and implement suitable NoSQL database solutions within their organizations.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure various types of NoSQL databases, including MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, and Neo4j
- Understand the benefits and disadvantages of NoSQL databases compared to relational databases
- Grasp the underlying data formats used by NoSQL databases and how these can be leveraged for developing modern applications (desktop, mobile, cloud, IoT)
- Perform create, insert, update, and delete operations in a NoSQL database
- Set up an environment where both relational and NoSQL databases work together seamlessly
- 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 setting
Audience
- Database professionals
- Data architects
- Data strategists
- Project managers
- Application developers looking to integrate flexible database solutions 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.
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