NoSQL For Dummies (PDF)

Get up to speed on the nuances of NoSQL databases and what they
mean for your organization

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, NoSQL For
Dummies 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.

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 NoSQL For
Dummies comes in!

* Learn the basic tenets of NoSQL databases and why they have
come to the forefront as data has outpaced the capabilities of
relational databases

* Discover major players among NoSQL databases, including
Cassandra, MongoDB, MarkLogic, Neo4J, and others

* Get an in-depth look at the benefits and disadvantages of the
wide variety of NoSQL database options

* Explore the needs of your organization as they relate to the
capabilities of specific NoSQL databases

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 NoSQL For Dummies, you'll
go beyond relational databases to ramp up your enterprise's data
architecture in no time.