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Understanding Cloud Spanner
In this course, you learn about Cloud Spanner. You will get an introduction to Cloud Spanner and understand how it differs from other database products. You also learn when and how to use Cloud...
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$2,700 USD
Duration
3 days
Course Code
GCP-UCS
Available Formats
Classroom
Overview
In this course, you learn about Cloud Spanner. You will get an introduction to Cloud Spanner and understand how it differs from other database products. You also learn when and how to use Cloud Spanner to solve your relational database needs at scale.
Skills Gained
- Build scalable, managed, relational databases by using Cloud Spanner.
- Create and manage Cloud Spanner databases by using the CLI, Terraform, Python API, and the Google Cloud console.
- Program and run queries and transactions by using the Cloud Spanner API
- Integrate Cloud Spanner with applications
Who Can Benefit
Customers
Prerequisites
Some prior Google Cloud experience at the fundamental level and experience with relational databases, the SQL language, and some programming are assumed.
Course Details
Outline
Module 01: The Need for Spanner
- What is Spanner?
- Spanner and the CAP Theorem
- History of Spanner
- Cloud Spanner Use Cases
Module 02: Getting Started with Spanner
- Planning Spanner Instances
- Automating Instance Creation
- Creating Databases in Spanner
Module 03: Optimizing Spanner Schemas
- Spanner Architecture
- Primary Keys
- Schemas
- Interleaving & Foreign Keys
- Secondary Indexes
Module 04: Programming Applications, Queries, and Transactions
- Authentication & Authorization
- Client Libraries
- Queries
- Transactions
Module 05: Deploying Spanner Applications
- Using Spanner in Apps
- Building Data Pipelines
Module 06: Spanner Administration
- Data Management
- Change Operations
Module 07: Best Practices
- Spanner Best Practices
- Challenge Lab
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
What languages are used to deliver training?
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Which delivery formats are available?
At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.
Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?
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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?
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Great and very intuitive. Better than the traditional hit the wrong button/lose points.
Good training material and good instruction. More time needs to be provided for the lab work.
The format of the class was concise. I learned new skills to use at my workplace.
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