Distributed Databases Decoded

Welcome to Distributed Databases Decoded! This repository is dedicated to demystifying distributed databases by providing hands-on examples, guides, and resources. Our goal is to help you understand the core concepts, architecture, and practical deployment of distributed databases.

What You'll Find Here

• Step-by-step guides for setting up and exploring distributed databases
• Code samples and scripts for cluster management
• Explanations of key concepts and real-world use cases

Initial Focus: Apache Cassandra

We begin our journey with Apache Cassandra, a highly scalable, distributed NoSQL database designed for high availability and performance. In the cassandra/multinode-cluster directory, you'll find resources to help you set up and experiment with a multi-node Cassandra cluster locally using Docker Compose.

Getting Started with Cassandra

1. Navigate to the Cassandra Cluster Setup:
   • Go to cassandra/multinode-cluster/.
2. Read the Setup Guide:
   • See the README.md in that folder for detailed instructions.
3. Start the Cluster:
   • Use the provided PowerShell scripts (start-cluster.ps1) and Docker Compose file (compose.yaml).
4. Check Cluster Status:
   • Run check-cluster-status.ps1 to verify your cluster is running.

Folder Structure

cassandra/
  multinode-cluster/
    compose.yaml           # Docker Compose file for multi-node Cassandra
    start-cluster.ps1      # Script to start the cluster
    check-cluster-status.ps1 # Script to check cluster status
    README.md              # Setup and usage instructions

What's Next?

We will expand this repository to cover other distributed databases, compare architectures, and provide practical labs for each. Stay tuned!

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Contributions and feedback are welcome!