Apache Cassandra Training
I am now taking RSVPs for my training course for Apache Cassandra, Operator Excellence. This course is aimed at folks who already have some experience using Apache Cassandra, who are familiar with its fundamentals. If you’re looking to gain a more complete understanding of the database and to be successful in the most challenging environments, this course is for you.
This course will cover a wide range of topics based on my experience running Cassandra in production for over 10 years. I’ve worked on the biggest deployments in the world including Apple and Netflix, as well as my experience helping teams while at The Last Pickle, and as an independent consultant.
This is an 6-week course, meeting once a week for 2.5 hours. Space is limited to 12 students. The cohort starting in April 2025 will meet from 5pm-7:30pm.
The schedule for the course is as follows:
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Week 1 April 23 |
Join the ring - Tools and Process To Solve Any Problem. Here we learn a problem solving methology and the tools to reach for when you’re trying to understand the root cause of a problem. |
| Week 2 April 30 |
Data Modeling For Massive Scale. Learn how to spot problematic data models, and learn the techniques used to reach petabyte scale. |
| Week 3 May 7 |
Data Disasters. Some problems require deep introspection. Here you’ll learn how to inspect various aspects of the data on disk and understand how to solve a variety of confusing issues. |
| Week 4 May 14 |
Fight The Dumpster Fire, Part 1. We’ll start to focus on the issues that cause people to get paged at night. Learn the most efficient ways to tune a cluster and get hands on experience. |
| Week 5 May 21 |
Fight The Dumpster Fire, Part 2. We face another challenging round of identifying the root cause and mitigating performance issues. |
| Week 6 May 28 |
Final Exam. We’ll split into two teams for a competition to see what we’ve learned! |
Cost
The cost of the training is $2500 per person for individuals. For private, company trainings please contact me.
Fill out the below form to sign up. You’ll receive an email with a link to collect payment and complete your reservation.