NoSQL For Dummies

<b>Get up to speed on the nuances of NoSQL databases and what they mean for your organization</b> <p>This easy to read guide to NoSQL databases provides the type of no-nonsense overview and analysis that you need to learn, including what NoSQL is and which database is right for you. Featuring specific evaluation criteria for NoSQL databases, along with a look into the pros and cons of the most popular options, <i>NoSQL For Dummies</i> provides the fastest and easiest way to dive into the details of this incredible technology. You’ll gain an understanding of how to use NoSQL databases for mission-critical enterprise architectures and projects, and real-world examples reinforce the primary points to create an action-oriented resource for IT pros.</p> <p>If you’re planning a big data project or platform, you probably already know you need to select a NoSQL database to complete your architecture. But with options flooding the market and updates and add-ons coming at a rapid pace, determining what you require now, and in the future, can be a tall task. This is where <i>NoSQL For Dummies</i> comes in!</p> <ul> <li>Learn the basic tenets of NoSQL databases and why they have come to the forefront as data has outpaced the capabilities of relational databases</li> <li>Discover major players among NoSQL databases, including Cassandra, MongoDB, MarkLogic, Neo4J, and others</li> <li>Get an in-depth look at the benefits and disadvantages of the wide variety of NoSQL database options</li> <li>Explore the needs of your organization as they relate to the capabilities of specific NoSQL databases</li> </ul> <p>Big data and Hadoop get all the attention, but when it comes down to it, NoSQL databases are the engines that power many big data analytics initiatives. With <i>NoSQL For Dummies</i>, you’ll go beyond relational databases to ramp up your enterprise’s data architecture in no time.</p>