ITEC 643 - Database Performance and Scalability

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: ITEC 641 and ITEC 660
A detailed examination of database performance and scalability. Includes basic tuning of databases for transaction processing and data warehousing as well as techniques for load testing and load balancing of consolidated and distributed databases. Performance of storage subsystems, computer clusters, and mainframe systems is examined. Includes study of current industry tools and techniques for virtualization and management of big data.