Moving Apache Cassandra Command Execution and Monitoring from JMX to CQL - A Developer's Overview

Explore the strategic shift in Apache Cassandra's monitoring and management from JMX to CQL in this 20-minute conference talk. Gain insights into new initiatives aimed at simplifying command execution and monitoring operations for Apache Cassandra. Discover how these changes address API inconsistencies and operational complexity by harmonizing different APIs such as JMX, Virtual Tables, and REST. Learn about the unified approach that emphasizes the close relationship between monitoring and management, creating a more efficient, secure, and user-friendly platform for operators and developers. Presented by Maxim Muzafarov, an experienced open-source software engineer from Aiven and Apache Project Management Committee member, this talk provides a developer's perspective on the evolving landscape of distributed storage system management in Apache Cassandra.