Cockroachdb: The Definitive Guide: Distributed Data at Scale - Paperback

by Guy Harrison (Author), Jesse Seldess (Author), Ben Darnell (Author)

CockroachDB is the distributed SQL database that handles the demands of today's data-driven applications. The second edition of this popular hands-on guide shows software developers, architects, and DevOps/SRE teams how to use CockroachDB for applications that scale elastically and provide seamless delivery for end users while remaining indestructible.

Data professionals will learn how to migrate existing applications to CockroachDB's performant, cloud-native data architecture. You'll also quickly discover the benefits of strong data correctness and consistency guarantees, plus optimizations for delivering ultra-low latencies to globally distributed end users.

• Uncover the power of distributed SQL
• Learn how to start, manage, and optimize projects in CockroachDB
• Explore best practices for data modeling, schema design, and distributed infrastructure
• Discover strategies for migrating data into CockroachDB
• See how to read, write, and run ACID transactions across distributed systems
• Maximize resiliency in multiregion clusters
• Secure, monitor, and fine-tune your CockroachDB deployment for peak performance