Deep Dive into the Internals of the Database

Gain insights into database internals, explore their structure, architecture, and functionality. Learn about efficient distribution, crucial transaction features, and optimal data structures for various models.

Advanced

68 Lessons

19h

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

1 Assessment

13 Playgrounds

12 Quizzes

This course includes

1 Assessment

13 Playgrounds

12 Quizzes

Course Overview

Databases are a type of system for storing data in an organized manner. Understanding the inner workings of databases and knowing about paradigms used in different types of databases is crucial for organizing information. In this course, you’ll learn about the fundamental characteristics of databases, how they’re structured internally for efficient distribution, what kind of capabilities are needed to support the distribution model, what features transactions provide, and how they’re implemented. Differe...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Database

Database Design

What You'll Learn

An in-depth understanding of various database management systems

A thorough introduction to data structures and mechanics used in databases

A comparison of different types of databases to choose the best based on system requirements

Familiarity with the core components of databases and their underlying implementation

What You'll Learn

An in-depth understanding of various database management systems

Course Content

Introduction

Get familiar with database internals, key terminologies, and DBMS architecture for advanced engineers.

Course Introduction

Introduction to Common Database Terminologies

Taxonomy of Databases

Unpack the core of database classifications by data model, storage, disk layout, and access patterns.

Different Classification Types

Classification Based on Data Model

Classification Based on Storage Medium

Classification Based on Disk Layout

Classification Based on Access Pattern

Quiz on Databases Taxonomy

Database Architecture

Examine the core components and essential subsystems of a Database Management System (DBMS).

Core Components of Databases

Quiz on Database Architecture

Data Structures used in Databases

Break down complex ideas about crucial database data structures for efficient operations.

Binary Search Tree

Balanced Binary Search Tree

B-Tree

B+ Tree

WAL

Log-Structured Merge-Tree

Hash Index

Bloom Filter

Merkle Trees

Quiz on Data Structures Used in Databases

Disk Layout

Take a look at HDD and SSD structures, binary encoding, and database disk data organization.

Layout of HDD

Layout of an SSD

Binary Encoding of Data Types

Data Layout on Disk

Quiz on Data Layout on Disk

Database Index

3 Lessons

Focus on enhancing data retrieval with specialized index structures and types for optimized database performance.

Transaction

8 Lessons

Master the steps to understanding transactions, their states, ACID properties, and distributed transactions.

Replication

6 Lessons

Learn how to use replication techniques to enhance database availability and manage conflicts.

Partitioning

5 Lessons

Unpack the core of partitioning databases, strategies, indexing, and rebalancing techniques.

10.

Concurrency Controls

5 Lessons

Examine essential concurrency control techniques to maintain data integrity in databases.

11.

Consistency Models

4 Lessons

Break down the steps to understanding various database consistency models, including linearizability and eventual consistency.

12.

Consensus

6 Lessons

Map out the steps for achieving consensus and leader election in distributed systems.

13.

Common Problems Associated with Distributed Databases

5 Lessons

Follow the process of overcoming time synchronization issues, network unreliability, and achieving consensus in distributed systems.

14.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Build on foundational concepts, architectural insights, and patterns in distributed databases.

Database Internals Assessment

Assessment

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