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What is the primary feature that distinguishes key/value stores from document stores?
What is the primary feature that distinguishes key/value stores from document stores?
Which type of NoSQL database maintains a schema-less blob for its values?
Which type of NoSQL database maintains a schema-less blob for its values?
What functionality does a document store have that a key/value store typically does not provide?
What functionality does a document store have that a key/value store typically does not provide?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of key/value stores?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of key/value stores?
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In what scenario might you use a key/value store?
In what scenario might you use a key/value store?
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What is a primary characteristic of a NoSQL database?
What is a primary characteristic of a NoSQL database?
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Which of the following best describes the data storage mechanism for NoSQL databases?
Which of the following best describes the data storage mechanism for NoSQL databases?
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What does BASE stand for in the context of NoSQL transactions?
What does BASE stand for in the context of NoSQL transactions?
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In contrast to RDBMS, NoSQL databases are designed for which of the following?
In contrast to RDBMS, NoSQL databases are designed for which of the following?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RDBMS?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of RDBMS?
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Which of the following is a common NoSQL database?
Which of the following is a common NoSQL database?
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When referring to NoSQL, what does the term 'document root element' imply?
When referring to NoSQL, what does the term 'document root element' imply?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an RDBMS compared to NoSQL databases?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using an RDBMS compared to NoSQL databases?
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What primary function do document stores serve in content management?
What primary function do document stores serve in content management?
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In a document store, which of the following formats is typically used to express data?
In a document store, which of the following formats is typically used to express data?
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What is the role of the default '_id' field in a MongoDB shard?
What is the role of the default '_id' field in a MongoDB shard?
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What is one reason why document stores can contain complex data that would otherwise require multiple relational tables?
What is one reason why document stores can contain complex data that would otherwise require multiple relational tables?
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Which component in MongoDB helps in directing operations to the appropriate shard and returning results?
Which component in MongoDB helps in directing operations to the appropriate shard and returning results?
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Secondary indices in a document store can be defined on which of the following?
Secondary indices in a document store can be defined on which of the following?
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Which of the following is an acceptable use of a document store?
Which of the following is an acceptable use of a document store?
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What is a distinct advantage of using document-oriented databases over relational databases?
What is a distinct advantage of using document-oriented databases over relational databases?
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What happens to the consistency of a system when it prioritizes availability and partition tolerance according to the CAP theorem?
What happens to the consistency of a system when it prioritizes availability and partition tolerance according to the CAP theorem?
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Which property of a database system assures that a response is received for every request, even in the event of network failures?
Which property of a database system assures that a response is received for every request, even in the event of network failures?
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Under the CAP theorem, which two properties can a distributed database system achieve simultaneously?
Under the CAP theorem, which two properties can a distributed database system achieve simultaneously?
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What does the term 'partition tolerance' refer to in the context of the CAP theorem?
What does the term 'partition tolerance' refer to in the context of the CAP theorem?
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In a scenario where a database system guarantees consistency and requires network partitioning, what must happen to availability?
In a scenario where a database system guarantees consistency and requires network partitioning, what must happen to availability?
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What process allows HBase to manage extremely large quantities of data?
What process allows HBase to manage extremely large quantities of data?
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Which of the following is an advantage of using HBase's columnar layout?
Which of the following is an advantage of using HBase's columnar layout?
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How is a basic customer table with a column family created in HBase?
How is a basic customer table with a column family created in HBase?
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What command indiscriminately reads all contents of an HBase table?
What command indiscriminately reads all contents of an HBase table?
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Which statement is true regarding retrieval of data from HBase tables?
Which statement is true regarding retrieval of data from HBase tables?
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What command is used to insert a new field for a customer in CouchDB?
What command is used to insert a new field for a customer in CouchDB?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes MongoDB?
Which of the following statements accurately describes MongoDB?
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In CouchDB, what is the primary structure used for storing data?
In CouchDB, what is the primary structure used for storing data?
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What technology does CouchDB utilize for data interchange?
What technology does CouchDB utilize for data interchange?
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What feature of CouchDB allows it to distribute and replicate data across server nodes?
What feature of CouchDB allows it to distribute and replicate data across server nodes?
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Which of the following terms corresponds to a 'Field' in MongoDB?
Which of the following terms corresponds to a 'Field' in MongoDB?
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Flashcards
Key/Value Stores
Key/Value Stores
Simple NoSQL database where data is stored as key-value pairs. The value is often a blob without defined structure.
Document Stores
Document Stores
The value of a key/value pair is a structured document, like JSON or XML, allowing self-description.
Columnar Family Stores
Columnar Family Stores
Data is stored in tables with columns of different data types, providing flexibility.
Graph Databases
Graph Databases
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Interface Layer (NoSQL)
Interface Layer (NoSQL)
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NoSQL Database
NoSQL Database
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Big Data Database
Big Data Database
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Data Partitioning
Data Partitioning
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Collection
Collection
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BASE Transactions
BASE Transactions
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ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
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Document Database
Document Database
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Sharding
Sharding
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Columnar Layout
Columnar Layout
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Column Family
Column Family
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Scan Command
Scan Command
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Targeted Query
Targeted Query
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What are document stores?
What are document stores?
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What are some common applications for document stores?
What are some common applications for document stores?
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How is information organized in a document store?
How is information organized in a document store?
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How do document stores differ from relational databases in terms of data organization?
How do document stores differ from relational databases in terms of data organization?
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What data formats are commonly used in document stores?
What data formats are commonly used in document stores?
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What is a shard in MongoDB?
What is a shard in MongoDB?
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How are indexes used in MongoDB?
How are indexes used in MongoDB?
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What is the role of query routers in MongoDB?
What is the role of query routers in MongoDB?
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FoundationDB
FoundationDB
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CAP Theorem
CAP Theorem
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CA (Consistency and Availability)
CA (Consistency and Availability)
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CP (Consistency and Partition Tolerance)
CP (Consistency and Partition Tolerance)
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AP (Availability and Partition Tolerance)
AP (Availability and Partition Tolerance)
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What is the 'put' command in CouchDB?
What is the 'put' command in CouchDB?
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Describe CouchDB.
Describe CouchDB.
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What is a "Document Database"?
What is a "Document Database"?
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What is a "Collection" in MongoDB?
What is a "Collection" in MongoDB?
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What is "Inserting a Document" in MongoDB?
What is "Inserting a Document" in MongoDB?
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What is 'updateOne()' in MongoDB?
What is 'updateOne()' in MongoDB?
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What is a "Schema-free Database"?
What is a "Schema-free Database"?
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Describe MongoDB.
Describe MongoDB.
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Study Notes
NoSQL Database Overview
- NoSQL databases are non-relational data management systems that do not require a fixed schema.
- They are designed for handling large amounts of unstructured or semi-structured data.
- NoSQL databases excel in scalability and performance in big data and real-time applications.
- Examples of NoSQL databases include MongoDB, Cassandra, and HBase.
NoSQL Database Types
- Key-Value Stores: Simple databases that consist of unique keys and values. Suitable for storing and retrieving data quickly, often use schema-less data formats.
- Document Stores: Stores documents with self-describing characteristics (e.g., JSON, XML). Useful for flexible data where relationships are flexible.
- Column-Family Stores: Organize data by column families. Useful for sparse datasets, potentially improving querying speed for associated rows in big datasets.
- Graph Databases: Designed for relationships between data points: like social networks, relationships between people, etc. Graph databases can easily track these connections.
NoSQL Database Terminology
- RDBMS: Partitions, Tables, Rows, Columns
- NoSQL: Shard, Collection, Document, Aggregated, Attribute/field (JSON/XML)
RDBMS vs. NoSQL
Feature | RDBMS | NoSQL |
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Schema | Fixed | Flexible or schema-less |
Scalability | Scaling up (expensive servers) | Scaling out (multiple, inexpensive servers) |
Data structure | Rows and columns | Flexible, varies depending on the use type |
ACID properties | Atomic, Consistent, Isolated, Durable | BASE (Basically Available, Soft state, Eventual consistency) |
Query Methods | SQL (structured query language) | Often specific query languages/APIs |
NoSQL Database Design
- BASE Properties:
- Basically Available: The system is almost always available, even with network issues.
- Soft state: Data consistency in nodes may vary over time.
- Eventual consistency: Data will become correct over time, even across parts of a network or in disconnected nodes.
- Logical Layers:
- Data Model Layer: With extensible formats (Map, Column Family, Document, Graph, and etc...).
- Data Distribution Layer: Ensures horizontal scaling across multiple servers.
- Persistence Layer: Data storage flexibility (disk, memory, or both).
- Interface Layer: Non-SQL Interfaces handle data access (REST, Thrift, and etc...).
Data Store Examples
- Redis: Key-value store
- Voldemort: Fast key-value store
- CouchDB: Document store, based on JSON.
- MongoDB: Document store, using JSON/BSON.
- Cassandra: Column-family store
- HBase: Column-family store, used with Hadoop/HDFS.
- FlockDB: Graph database
- Neo4j: Graph database
HBase
- A NoSQL, column-family database built on Hadoop/HDFS.
- Scalable, real-time, and provides random read/write access, essential in big data environments.
- Organizes data by columns organized into column families, rather than rows, allowing fast access to certain attributes.
- Uses a write-ahead log (WAL) for durability of data.
- Partitions data into Regions automatically managed by the HRegionServer.
- Uses a Master node (HMaster) to distribute and monitor.
CouchDB
- A document-oriented NoSQL database.
- Characterized by schema-free documents stored in JSON format,
- Easy interface with REST-like method, allowing flexible data modification.
- Distributed architecture with replication across servers.
MongoDB
- Open-source, document-oriented database that uses JSON-like format,
- Provides a solution to issues in traditional relational databases.
- Scalable key-value database.
Cassandra
- NoSQL, distributed database that supports horizontal scaling .
- Handles large volumes of data.
- Ideal for applications needing high availability and read/write scalability, like messaging systems.
CAP Theorem
- Consistency (C): All nodes have the same data view.
- Availability (A): The system continues to operate, even with node failures.
- Partition Tolerance (P): The system will continue to function despite network partitions. In a distributed system, it is vital, as network failures are a frequent possibility.
- No database is able to satisfy all three properties simultaneously. Developers must choose which two are essential for their demands.
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Test your knowledge of NoSQL databases with this quiz that explores the distinctions between key/value stores and document stores. You'll also examine characteristics, advantages, and use cases of different types of databases. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of modern data storage solutions.