Getting Started
Apache Cassandra is a massively scalable open source NoSQL database. Cassandra is perfect for managing large amounts of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data across multiple data centers and the cloud. Cassandra delivers linear scalability and performance across many commodity servers with no single point of failure, and provides a powerful dynamic data model designed for maximum flexibility and fast response times.
Click "Start Here" for a step-by-step guide on how to get up and running with Apache Cassandra.
Already set up and looking for documentation? Check out DataStax's Apache Cassandra 1.2 Documentation, also in PDF format.
Tech Tip of The Week
Rapid read protection allows Cassandra v2.0.2 to tolerate node failure without dropping a single request. Read more about rapid read protection in this blog posting.
Featured Event
This virtual training is a free, fast and convenient way for Java developers to learn Apache Cassandra. Before you start, you should have a basic understanding of programming language and relational database management systems, but you do not need to know Java or NoSQL.
Gain a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts to begin using Cassandra, with 140 modules across 7 sessions and multiple development languages. This first class is for Java developers and will soon be followed by classes for Python, C# and .Net.
To learn more about DataStax Ac*ademy and participate in this free virtual training, please visit the following URL:
http://www.datastax.com/what-we-offer/products-services/training/virtual-training