Nosql databases are an efficient and powerful tool for storing and manipulating vast quantities of data. Most nosql databases scale well as data grows. In addition, they are often malleable and flexible enough to accommodate semi-structured and sparse data sets. This comprehensive hands-on guide presents fundamental concepts and practical solutions for getting you ready to use nosql databases. Expert author shashank tiwari begins with a helpful introduction on the subject of nosql, explains its characteristics and typical uses, and looks at where it fits in the application stack. Unique insights help you choose which nosql solutions are best for solving your specific data storage needs. Introduction part i: getting started · nosql: what it is and why you need it · hello nosql: getting initial hands-on experience · interfacing and interacting with nosql part ii: learning the nosql basics · understanding the storage architecture · performing crud operations · querying nosql stores · modifying data stores and managing evolution · indexing and ordering data sets · managing transactions and data integrity part iii: gaining proficiency with nosql · using nosql in the cloud · scalable parallel processing with mapreduce · analyzing big data with hive · surveying database internals part iv: mastering nosql · choosing among nosql flavors · coexistence · performance tuning · tools and utilities - from Amzon