If you are a DevOps or software engineer who needs to understand Apache Cassandra NoSQL database administration and backup strategies, this free course covers setting up a 3 node Cassandra cluster on AWS EC2, basic operations with cqlsh, and backing up data with python-cassandra-cli to AWS S3. It includes Cassandra installation, security configuration, and data manipulation.

This Course Offers

• Hands On Cassandra Cluster Setup: You will learn how to setup a 3 node Cassandra cluster on AWS EC2 Amazon Linux 2 instances, configure cassandra.yaml, and access logs.
• Basic Cassandra Operations: The course covers basic operations with cqlsh, data manipulations (INSERT, TRUNCATE, SELECT), keyspace operations (CREATE, DROP), and security roles (CREATE, ALTER, LIST).
• Data Backup to AWS S3: You will learn how to backup data with python-cassandra-cli and store it to an AWS S3 bucket, including AWS S3 bucket creation.
• Overview of Tools and Documentation: The course includes overviews of Apache Cassandra documentation, python-cassandra-cli, and nodetool tools.

Why We Love This Course

1. It is free. You can learn Cassandra administration and backup strategies without any financial commitment.
2. It covers a specific, valuable skill. Backing up Cassandra data to S3 is a practical skill for production environments.
3. It includes real world context. The course notes that Cassandra is used by 40% of the Fortune 100, including Apple, Netflix, eBay, Uber, and Walmart.
4. It is practical and hands on. The course focuses on actual setup, configuration, and backup implementation.

If you are a DevOps or software engineer who wants to learn Apache Cassandra basics and how to back up data to AWS S3 using Python, this free, hands on course provides a practical introduction.

• DevOps and software engineers who want to understand Apache Cassandra NoSQL database.
• Engineers who need to implement data backup strategies for Cassandra.
• IT professionals interested in Cassandra administration and AWS integration.
• Anyone who wants to learn how to back up Cassandra data to AWS S3.

• Basic IT skills are required.
• An AWS account (free tier available) is recommended for hands on practice.
• Familiarity with Python is helpful for the backup tool.

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