Aaron Ploetz Boeken

This beginner's guide helps you get started with seven popular NoSQL databases: Cassandra, DynamoDB, HBase, InfluxDB, MongoDB, Neo4j, and Redis. It covers the basics of each database and their enterprise applications, providing a quick introduction to their functionalities and effective techniques for querying and management. As enterprises increasingly handle large volumes of unstructured data, the adoption of NoSQL databases is on the rise, making familiarity with these systems essential for aspiring DBAs and developers. The book begins with an overview of NoSQL databases, explaining their purpose and appropriate use cases. It then delves into each of the seven databases, offering enough information to help you start using them without overwhelming detail. By the end, you will have a solid understanding of the different NoSQL options available, equipping you to choose the right database for your needs. Key learning points include how MongoDB ensures high performance and scalability, interacting with Neo4j through queries and scripts, common methods for working with Redis, and the types of problems Cassandra addresses. You will also learn about HBase operations, CRUD actions in DynamoDB, and the advantages of InfluxDB for time-series data. This guide is ideal for new DBAs and developers, as well as relational DBAs seeking insights into NoSQL databases.