Course - Very Large, Distributed Data Volumes - TDT4225
TDT4225 - Very Large, Distributed Data Volumes
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 4 hours |
Course content
Introduction to large and distributed data volumes. Introduction to distributed techniques. How to design data-intensive applications? Reliability, scalability, and maintainability; how we need to think about them; and how we can achieve them. Data models and query languages. Indexing and storage techniques. Encoding of data. Replication, partitioing and transactions. Fault models, consistency and consensus.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- reliable, scalable, and maintainable distributed systems
- modern data models and query languages
- modern indexing- and data storage methods
- formats for encoding of data
- models of replication
- models of partitioning
- theory of transactions
- fault models
- consistency and consensus
Skills:
- Evaluate existing systems and solutions for distributed storage and management of data
- How to combine tools to build the properties you need
- Participate in the development of new systems for distributed storing and management of data
General competence:
- Distributed systems.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and self-study. There are compulsory exercises in the subject.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The exam is given in English.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
TDT4120 Algorithms and Data Structures and TDT4145 Data Modelling and Database Systems, or equivalent.
Course materials
Information given at start of term.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIF8050 | 7.5 |
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 2
No.of specialization hours: 7
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Informatics
- Technological subjects
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release 2020-12-09
Submission 2020-12-09
Release 09:00
Submission 13:00
INSPERA -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"