Cassandra for Developers Training in Germany

  • Learn via: Classroom / Virtual Classroom / Online
  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Price: Please contact for booking options
We can host this training at your preferred location. Contact us!

This course will introduce Cassandra – a popular NoSQL database.  It will cover Cassandra principles, architecture and data model.

Comfortable with Java programming language and comfortable in Linux environment (navigating command line, editing files with vi / nano).

  • Developers / Data architects

  • Cassandra architecture & internals
  • CQL (Cassandra Query Language)
  • Data modeling in CQL
  • Using APIs to interact with Cassandra

Cassandra Overview

  • Why We Need Cassandra
  • High Level Cassandra Overview
  • Cassandra Features
  • Basic Cassandra Installation and Configuration   

Cassandra Architecture and CQL Overview  

  • Cassandra Architecture Overview
  • Cassandra Clusters and Rings
  • Data Replication in Cassandra
  • Cassandra Consistency / Eventual Consistency
  • Introduction to CQL
  • Defining Tables with a Single Primary Key
  • Using cqlsh for Interactive Querying
  • Selecting and Inserting/Upserting Data with CQL
  • Data Replication and Distribution
  • Basic Data Types (including uuid, timeuuid)

Data Modeling and CQL Core Concepts

  • Defining a Compound Primary Key
  • CQL for Compound Primary Keys
  • Partition Keys and Data Distribution
  • Clustering Columns
  • Overview of Internal Data Organization
  • Additional Querying Capabilities
  • Result Ordering - ORDER BY and CLUSTERING ORDER BY
  • UPDATE and DELETE Queries
  • Result Filtering, ALLOW FILTERING
  • Batch Queries
  • Data Modeling Guidelines
  • Denormalization
  • Data Modeling Workflow
  • Data Modeling Principles
  • Primary Key Considerations
  • Composite Partition Keys
  • Defining with CQL
  • Data Distribution with Composite Partition Key
  • Overview of Internal Data Organization

Additional CQL Capabilities 

  • Indexing
  • Primary/Partition Keys and Pagination with token()
  • Secondary Indexes and Usage Guidelines
  • Cassandra Counters
  • Counter Structure and Definition
  • Using Counters
  • Counter Limitations
  • Cassandra collections
  • Collection Structure and Uses
  • Defining Collections (set, list, and map)
  • Querying Collections (Including Insert, Update, Delete)
  • Limitations
  • Overview of Internal Storage Organization
  • Static Column: Overview and Usage
  • Static Column Guidelines
  • Materialized View: Overview and Usage
  • Materialized View Guidelines

Data Consistency In Cassandra 

  • Overview of Consistency in Cassandra
  • CAP Theorem
  • Eventual (Tunable) Consistency in C* - ONE, QUORUM, ALL
  • Choosing CL ONE
  • Choosing CL QUORUM
  • Achieving Immediate Consistency
  • Using other Consistency Levels
  • Internal Repair Mechanisms (Read Repair, Hinted Handoff)
  • Lightweight Transactions (LWT)/ Compare and Set (CAS)
  • Overview of Lightweight Transactions
  • Using LWT, the [applied] Column
  • IF EXISTS, IF NOT EXISTS, Other IF conditions
  • Basic CAS Internals
  • Overhead and Guidelines

Practical Considerations 

  • Dealing with Write Failure
  • Unavailable Nodes and Node Failure
  • Requirements for Write Operations
  • Key and Row Caches
  • Cache Overview
  • Usage Guidelines
  • Multi-Data Center Support
  • Overview
  • Replication Factor Configuration
  • Additional Consistency Levels - LOCAL/EACH QUORUM
  • Deletes
  • CQL for Deletion
  • Tombstones
  • Usage Guidelines

The Java Client API 

  • API Overview
  • Introduction
  • Architecture and Features
  • Connecting to a Cluster
  • Cluster and Cluster.Builder
  • Contact Points, Connecting to a Cluster
  • Session Overview and API
  • Working with Sessions
  • The Query API
  • Overview
  • Dynamic Queries, Statement, SimpleStatement
  • Processing Query Results, ResultSet, Row
  • PreparedStatement, BoundStatement
  • Binding Values and Querying with PreparedStatements
  • CQL to Java Type Mapping
  • Working with UUIDs
  • Working with Time/Date Values
  • Working with Batches of SimpleStatement and PreparedStatement
  • Dynamic Queries and QueryBuilder
  • QueryBuilder Overview and API
  • Building SELECT, DELETE, INSERT, and UPDATE Queries
  • Creating WHERE Clauses
  • Other Query Examples
  • Configuring Query Behavior
  • Setting LIMIT and TTL
  • Working with Consistency
  • Using LWT
  • Working with Driver Policies
  • Load Balancing Policies - RoundRobinPolicy, DCAwareRoundRobinPolicy
  • Retry Policies - DefaultRetryPolicy, DowngradingConsistencyRetryPolicy, Other Policies
  • Reconnection Policies
  • Asynchronous Querying Overview
  • Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Querying
  • Executing Asynchronous Queries
  • java.util.concurrent.Future
  • Cassandra ResultSetFuture
  • Future Result Processing



Contact us for more detail about our trainings and for all other enquiries!

Upcoming Trainings

Join our public courses in our Germany facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

22 Januar 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
10 Februar 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
22 Januar 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
10 Februar 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
19 März 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
19 März 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
03 Mai 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
18 Mai 2025 (3 Days)
Berlin, Hamburg, Münih
Classroom / Virtual Classroom
Cassandra for Developers Training Course in Germany

The Federal Republic of Germany is the second most populous country in Europe and is located in Central Europe. The official language of the country is German. Germany is one of the richest countries in the world. The main exports of the country include motor vehicles and iron and steel products.

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The fairy tale writer, the Brothers Grimm, came from Germany and wrote many famous stories such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty.
Germany is home to the largest theme park in Europe, the Europa-Park.
The famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany.
The Autobahn, the German highway system, is known for having no general speed limit.


Berlin was divided by the Berlin Wall from 1961 to 1989. Known for its street art, Berlin has many colorful murals and graffiti throughout the city. Also, Berlin is home to many famous museums, such as the Pergamon Museum and the Museum Island. Many clubs and bars stay open until the early hours of the morning in this big city.

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The country's capital and largest city is Berlin, however Frankfurt is considered to be the business and financial center of Germany. It is home to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the European Central Bank, and many other financial institutions. Because of its central location within Europe and its status as a major financial hub, Frankfurt is often referred to as the "Mainhattan," a play on the city's name and its association with the Manhattan financial district in New York City.

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Some of the top German technology companies like Siemens AG, Bosch, SAP SE, Deutsche Telekom, Daimler AG and Volkswagen has business centers in Frankfurt. The country has a strong tradition of engineering and innovation, and is home to many other world-class technology companies and research institutions.

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