Distributed SQL Courses and Certifications

Kunal Kushwaha

Scaling Open Source Databases with TiDB and ElasticRun

Explore real-world strategies for scaling open source databases with experts from TiDB and ElasticRun, covering architecture decisions, reliability challenges, and performance optimization techniques for distributed SQL systems.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Conf42

Enhancing a Distributed SQL Database Engine - Performance Optimization Techniques

Explore optimization techniques for distributed SQL databases, focusing on benchmarking, performance analysis, and containerization strategies to enhance engine efficiency and scalability.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Conf42

Modern Database Architecture - From SQL to NoSQL and Distributed SQL

Explore the evolution from traditional SQL to NoSQL and distributed SQL systems, covering scaling strategies, CAP theorem, and consistency models for modern applications.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Uptime, All the Time - Distributed SQL and Cloud Native Databases

Explore distributed SQL databases' architecture, features, and benefits for high availability and business continuity. Learn about data distribution, automated scaling, and location-based performance optimization.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kubernetes, Data, and a Distributed Mindset - Deep Dive into Distributed SQL Architecture

Explore distributed SQL architecture, focusing on Kubernetes integration and scalable database solutions for modern cloud-native applications.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Distributed SQL vs Polyglot Persistence - Database Architecture for Cloud Native Microservices

Explore database architectures for cloud-native microservices, comparing distributed SQL and polyglot persistence approaches to optimize performance and scalability.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Taming Cross-Region Latency in Geo-Distributed SQL Databases

Explore geo-distributed SQL databases, their architecture, and strategies for optimizing cross-region latency. Learn about distributed SQL benefits, topologies, and advanced features for global data management.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OpenInfra Foundation

Kubernetes Best Practices for Distributed SQL Databases Using OceanBase

Discover how to deploy and manage OceanBase in Kubernetes environments, exploring distributed SQL architecture, lifecycle management strategies, and cloud-native transformation using ob-operator for optimal scalability.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strange Loop Conference

The Hows and Whys of a Distributed SQL Database

Explore the evolution of databases and dive into distributed SQL systems, focusing on CockroachDB's design choices for scalability, consistency, and high availability.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

CMU Database Group

CrateDB - Distributed SQL Database Built on Top of Lucene

Explore CrateDB's architecture, distributed SQL capabilities, and Lucene integration. Learn about its scalability, real-time analytics, and unique features for handling complex data structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Architecture Insight of OceanBase: A Distributed SQL Database - CMU Database Seminar

Explore OceanBase's distributed SQL database architecture, covering design goals, replication, transactions, HTAP challenges, and performance benchmarks. Gain insights into its implementation for mission-critical systems.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

An Intro to Presto, the Open Source Distributed SQL Query Engine for the Data Lake

Explore Presto, an open-source distributed SQL query engine for data lakes. Learn its architecture, use cases, connectors, and performance benchmarking. Discover how Presto enables fast, scalable analytics on diverse data sources.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DevConf

Distributed SQL Transactions

Explore distributed SQL transactions and two-phase commits, learning implementation over PostgreSQL and handling server failures in large-scale data systems.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Presto Foundation

Getting Started with Presto - Introduction to Distributed SQL Query Engine - Feb 2025

Gain insights into Presto fundamentals through hands-on practice - from writing queries and deploying clusters to connecting data sources and creating visualizations for effective data analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How We Scale a Distributed SQL Database to 1 PB

Discover how TiDB overcomes scalability challenges in distributed SQL databases, exploring solutions for workload management, data partitioning, and cluster performance optimization to achieve petabyte-scale operations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video