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There are 3 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply intermediate Cassandra data operations, optimize write performance, implement indexing strategies, and evaluate trade-offs in distributed data design.
Cassandra Training – Intermediate Level is designed for developers and data engineers who already understand Cassandra fundamentals and want to move confidently into real-world, production-ready usage. The course dives deep into how Cassandra handles data modification, including truncate and update operations, secondary indexing with CQLSH and Java APIs, batch processing, and conditional updates using lightweight transactions.
Learners will gain practical insight into Cassandra’s internal write mechanisms, helping them avoid common performance pitfalls while designing scalable and efficient data models. Through structured modules and progressive lessons, the course bridges the gap between theory and implementation, enabling learners to write safer updates, choose the right indexing approach, and use batch operations responsibly.
What makes this course unique is its focus on why Cassandra behaves the way it does, not just how to execute commands. This performance-aware, use-case-driven approach equips learners with decision-making skills essential for building robust, high-throughput distributed systems using Apache Cassandra.
This module focuses on intermediate-level data manipulation techniques in Apache Cassandra, covering table truncation, update operations, and internal write behavior to help learners manage and modify Cassandra data efficiently and safely.
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4 videos3 assignments
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4 videos•Total 32 minutes
Introduction to Course•2 minutes
Truncate Table•12 minutes
Update Data•9 minutes
Update Data Continue•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Course Foundations & Data Reset•10 minutes
Updating Data Effectively•10 minutes
Mastering Data Modification in Cassandra•30 minutes
Indexing Strategies for Performance
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores secondary indexing in Apache Cassandra, including index creation using CQLSH and Java APIs, enabling learners to design query-efficient schemas while understanding indexing trade-offs and performance implications.
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5 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 42 minutes
Creating Secondary Indexes in CQLSH•7 minutes
Creating Secondary Indexes in CQLSH Continue•8 minutes
Introduction to Indexes with Cassandra Java API•8 minutes
Creating Indexes Using Cassandra Java API•7 minutes
Managing and Querying Indexes via Java API•12 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Secondary Indexes with CQLSH•10 minutes
Working with Indexes via Java API•10 minutes
Indexing Strategies for Performance•30 minutes
Advanced Data Operations & Optimization
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers advanced Cassandra write operations, including batch processing and conditional updates, equipping learners with the skills to balance data consistency, performance, and scalability in distributed environments.
What's included
5 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 45 minutes
Introduction to Batch Operations in Cassandra•9 minutes
Insert, Update, and Delete Using Batches•6 minutes
Batch Execution Rules and Best Practices•7 minutes
Optimizing and Avoiding Misuse of Batches•9 minutes
Expand and Conditional Update•13 minutes
3 assignments•Total 50 minutes
Batch Processing Deep Dive•10 minutes
Batch Optimization & Conditional Logic•10 minutes
Advanced Data Operations & Optimization•30 minutes
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