Nosql for Dummies

by Adam Fowler

Book Overview

Get up to speed on the nuances of NoSQL databases and what theymean for your organization

This easy to read guide to NoSQL databases provides the type ofno-nonsense overview and analysis that you need to learn, includingwhat NoSQL is and which database is right for you. Featuringspecific evaluation criteria for NoSQL databases, along with a lookinto the pros and cons of the most popular options, NoSQL ForDummies provides the fastest and easiest way to dive into thedetails of this incredible technology. You'll gain an understandingof how to use NoSQL databases for mission-critical enterprisearchitectures and projects, and real-world examples reinforce theprimary points to create an action-oriented resource for ITpros.

If you're planning a big data project or platform, you probablyalready know you need to select a NoSQL database to complete yourarchitecture. But with options flooding the market and updates andadd-ons coming at a rapid pace, determining what you require now, and in the future, can be a tall task. This is where NoSQL ForDummies comes in

Learn the basic tenets of NoSQL databases and why they havecome to the forefront as data has outpaced the capabilities ofrelational databasesDiscover major players among NoSQL databases, includingCassandra, MongoDB, MarkLogic, Neo4J, and othersGet an in-depth look at the benefits and disadvantages of thewide variety of NoSQL database optionsExplore the needs of your organization as they relate to thecapabilities of specific NoSQL databases

Big data and Hadoop get all the attention, but when it comesdown to it, NoSQL databases are the engines that power many bigdata analytics initiatives. With NoSQL For Dummies, you'llgo beyond relational databases to ramp up your enterprise's dataarchitecture in no time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118905741
• ISBN13: 9781118905746
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 9.1"