The course "Foundations of Distributed Database Systems" lays the foundation for understanding distributed database systems, a cornerstone of modern data management. You’ll delve into core principles and architectures, gaining insight into the challenges of managing data across distributed environments. Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore horizontal and vertical partitioning techniques, understanding how to apply them to improve query performance and scalability.
By mastering these concepts, you’ll be equipped to design and optimize databases that handle large-scale data efficiently. What makes this course unique is its emphasis on practical implementation, enabling you to translate theoretical knowledge into actionable skills. Whether you're a student, data professional, or developer, this course will empower you to build robust distributed database systems, a critical skill in today’s data-driven world.
Prepare to tackle real-world scenarios with confidence and acquire the expertise to manage the complexities of distributed data systems effectively.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- This course provides a comprehensive overview of distributed database systems, focusing on their architecture and key components. Students will explore the significance of distributed databases in modern data management and delve into the challenges they present, including data consistency, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Introduction to Distributed Database System
- This course delves into the core principles and challenges of distributed database systems, essential for modern data management. Students will learn to define various distributed database architectures, identify key issues in distributed systems, and translate SQL queries into relational algebra expressions, equipping them with the skills to manage and optimize distributed databases.
- Horizontal Partitioning
- This course provides an in-depth exploration of horizontal partitioning techniques in distributed databases. Students will learn to identify scenarios where horizontal partitioning enhances query performance and will gain practical experience in implementing horizontal partitioning strategies based on specific user query patterns, optimizing database responses for improved efficiency and scalability.
- Vertical Partitioning
- This module explores the vertical partitioning technique, a powerful method for optimizing distributed database performance. You'll learn to identify scenarios where vertical partitioning enhances query response times and gain practical skills in implementing this technique based on specific user query patterns, leading to more efficient database management.
Taught by
David Silberberg
