ScyllaDB & Cassandra Administrator Training
Learn Apache Cassandra and ScyllaDB side by side for high-scale, low-latency systems, from data modeling and storage internals to production operations, monitoring, drivers and migration.
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Skills built for real-world implementation
Wide-Column Data Modeling
Learn the concepts, implementation workflow, operational checks and troubleshooting approach.
CQL & Storage Engine
Learn the concepts, implementation workflow, operational checks and troubleshooting approach.
Consistency & Replication
Learn the concepts, implementation workflow, operational checks and troubleshooting approach.
Cluster Operations
Learn the concepts, implementation workflow, operational checks and troubleshooting approach.
Performance & Monitoring
Learn the concepts, implementation workflow, operational checks and troubleshooting approach.
Cassandra ↔ Scylla Migration
Learn the concepts, implementation workflow, operational checks and troubleshooting approach.
What You Will Actually Build
IoT telemetry pipeline on a 3-node ScyllaDB cluster
Guided implementation focused on practical architecture, operations and validation.
User activity feed modeled in Cassandra
Guided implementation focused on practical architecture, operations and validation.
DynamoDB-to-ScyllaDB Alternator migration
Guided implementation focused on practical architecture, operations and validation.
Low-latency ML feature store with Python service
Guided implementation focused on practical architecture, operations and validation.
Course modules
Expand each module to see the major topics covered.
Module 01 — NoSQL & Wide-Column Foundations
- Why NoSQL, CAP and PACELC
- Wide-column data model
- Cassandra and ScyllaDB ecosystem
Module 02 — Architecture Deep Dive
- Ring topology, tokens, vnodes and gossip
- Cassandra JVM runtime
- ScyllaDB Seastar shard-per-core architecture
- Coordinators, replicas and snitches
Module 03 — Data Modeling
- Query-first design
- Partition and clustering keys
- Denormalization and secondary access
- Anti-patterns and modeling exercises
Module 04 — CQL — Cassandra Query Language
- Keyspaces and replication
- Tables, data types and DML
- TTL, timestamps and batches
- Lightweight transactions and cqlsh
Module 05 — Storage Engine Internals
- Commit log, memtables and SSTables
- Read/write paths
- Compaction strategies
- Tombstones and gc_grace_seconds
Module 06 — Consistency & Replication
- Tunable consistency levels
- Multi-DC replication
- Hinted handoff and repair
- Latency vs consistency trade-offs
Module 07 — Installation & Cluster Setup
- Local development with Docker/ccm
- Production OS tuning
- cassandra.yaml / scylla.yaml
- Bootstrap and verification
Module 08 — Operations & Administration
- nodetool essentials
- Scaling operations
- Backup and restore
- Rolling upgrades
- Rack and DC awareness
Module 09 — Performance Tuning & Monitoring
- Cassandra heap/GC tuning
- Scylla CPU, IO and memory tuning
- Prometheus/Grafana and Scylla monitoring
- Key metrics and troubleshooting playbook
Module 10 — Drivers & Application Integration
- Java and Python drivers
- Shard-aware drivers
- Load balancing and retry policies
- Paging and streaming
Module 11 — Advanced Features
- Materialized views and CDC
- UDF/UDA
- ScyllaDB Alternator
- Search integration and security
Module 12 — Cassandra vs ScyllaDB
- Feature and performance comparison
- Operational differences
- Use cases
- Migration patterns and decision framework
Work with the real technology stack
The program is structured around technologies and operational workflows used in modern environments.
Who should join?
- Database administrators and support engineers
- Cloud, DevOps and platform engineers
- Developers moving into infrastructure or AI engineering
- Working professionals upgrading to modern enterprise technologies
Training approach
- Concept → implementation → troubleshooting
- Hands-on and production-oriented examples
- Structured curriculum with practical labs
Public DBA CENTRE reviews
Practical training and strong technical explanations with attention to real-world implementation.
UrbanPro ReviewStudents highlight hands-on learning, interview preparation and trainer support.
UrbanPro ReviewFeedback commonly mentions useful labs, technical depth and real-time examples.
UrbanPro ReviewCommon questions
Is this a hands-on course?
Yes. The program is designed around implementation, administration, troubleshooting and practical labs.
Can working professionals join?
Yes. Contact DBA CENTRE for the current schedule and delivery mode.
Can I attend a demo before enrolling?
Yes. Use the free-demo form or WhatsApp 90195 78898.
Are batch dates fixed on this page?
Batch schedules change. Please contact us for the latest date and timing.
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