Storage Structure
Learn the fundamental terminology related to data modeling, crucial for effectively designing and organizing data in Apache Cassandra.
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The following set of terms describes Apache Cassandra’s storage structure hierarchy.
Data model
An abstract model for organizing elements of data, i.e., how the database gathers, stores, and uses the data. In Apache Cassandra, the data model is based on the queries to be performed on the database.
Cluster
The cluster is the outermost structure in Apache Cassandra. Apache Cassandra is a distributed database that spreads data on multiple machines while appearing to the end user as a single instance. Data is distributed on instances called nodes, logically arranged in a datacenter/ring. ...