Distributed Data. Algorithms of Modern Information Storage Systems

When it comes to choosing, using, and maintaining a database, it is important to understand its internal structure. How to navigate the vast sea of available distributed databases and tools today? What are they capable of? How do they differ?

Aleksey Petrov introduces us to the concepts underlying the internal mechanisms of modern databases and storage. For this, he had to generalize and systematize fragmented information from numerous books, articles, posts, and even from several open-source databases.

You will learn about the principles and concepts used in all types of DBMS, with an emphasis on the data storage subsystem and the components responsible for distribution. These algorithms are used in databases, message queues, schedulers, and other important infrastructure software. You will understand how modern information storage systems work, which will help you make informed choices about the necessary software and identify potential issues.