Database Internals: A deep-dive into how distributed data systems work
by Alex Petrov
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A practical, deep-dive exploration of the technologies and design principles behind modern database systems, from storage engines and indexing structures to distributed architectures and replication. The book explains how databases organize, retrieve, and protect data, examining the trade-offs involved in performance, scalability, consistency, and fault tolerance. Written in a clear, technically rigorous style, it combines foundational concepts with implementation insights to help readers understand not just how database systems are used, but how they work under the hood. An essential guide for software engineers, database developers, and technically curious readers building or evaluating distributed data systems.
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paperback
O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2019
280 pages
ISBN: 9781492040347
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First Published
2019
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eng
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