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This is an intermediate level course that explains basic and advanced data modeling techniques including information on workflow application, query analysis, denormalization and other NoSQL data modeling topics.

Course Description

This course covers both basic and advanced data modeling concepts. It goes over workflow application, query analysis and denormalization among other data modeling topics while showing some concrete hands-on examples of how to do it. It is recommended that you take the ScyllaDB Essentials Course prior to taking this one.

After this data modeling course you will be able to:

• Perform workflow application and query analysis
• Explain commonly used data types
• Understand collections and UDTs
• Understand denormalization

*Course version S201.1

This is an intermediate-level course that focuses on ScyllaDB integrations and setup and expands on concepts touched on in previous courses.

Course Description

The Mutant Monitoring System course is a great tool to train new and experienced ScyllaDB users on key concepts such as setup, failover, compactions, multi-datacenters, and how ScyllaDB integrates with third-party applications. The course is suitable for developers that want to learn how to use ScyllaDB within their custom applications in various programming languages. If you are new to ScyllaDB, it’s recommended that you start with the ScyllaDB Essentials course before taking this one.

The Backstory

Mutants have emerged from the shadows and are now wreaking havoc on Earth. Increased levels of malicious mutant behavior pose a threat to national security and to the general public. To better protect citizens and understand more about the mutants, the Government has enacted the Mutant Registration Act. As required by the act, each mutant must wear a small device that reports his/her actions every second. The overall mission is to help the Government keep the Mutants under control by building a Mutant Monitoring System (MMS). Finish this course, and we just may save the Earth!
Get to it!

The course includes lessons on various topics, which are, in many cases, covered more in depth in other courses. In such cases, you’ll find links to the additional material. The course includes three lessons on using the ScyllaDB Java driver, and this is just a taste. You can find more lessons on using drivers in different languages in the Using ScyllaDB Drivers course.

*Course version S110.3 updated on the 22nd of January 2023

This is an introductory level course that explains the basics of ScyllaDB including information on NoSQL database fundamentals.

What Will I Learn?

By the end of this course, you will understand basic concepts of NoSQL databases. You will gain knowledge of ScyllaDB features and advantages, including ScyllaDB architecture, data model and installation. This course is the foundation for other ScyllaDB training courses. Also check out the Data Modeling course, it’s recommended to take it after completing this course.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designated for DBAs, System Engineers, Developers and Architects who would like to understand NoSQL basics and how those apply to ScyllaDB.
Anyone with a need for a highly available fast NoSQL database would benefit from this course.

Prerequisites

Any system which can run Docker such as Linux and Mac

Content Overview

Topics Covered:

• Introduction
  • Introduction and Overview
  • NoSQL and ScyllaDB
  • Benefits and ScyllaDB Flavors
  • Data Model and Architecture Overview
• Quick Wins: Install and Run ScyllaDB
  • Lab 1: Install and Start ScyllaDB
  • Lab 2: Basic CQL Operations
• High Availability
  • Replication Factor
  • Consistency Level
  • Terms for Review
  • Lab 1 – Overview and Setup
  • Lab 2 – Read and Write
• ScyllaDB Architecture
  • Terminology
  • Data Replication and Consistency Level
  • ScyllaDB Components
  • Compaction
• Summary Quiz

*Course version S101.1