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Introduction to TiDB (201.1_en)


Description
This course introduces the reasons behind customers' adoption of TiDB, as well as the core components and their concepts required to build up a distributed TiDB cluster and TiDB Cloud.
Content
  • Welcome to the Course
  • Introduction to TiDB Entry Survey
  • Modules
  • Unit 1: The Reasons for Choosing TiDB
  • Unit 2: TiDB Overall Architecture
  • Unit 3: The SQL Layer - A Distributed MySQL
  • Unit 4: The Storage Layer - A Distributed Key-Value Store
  • Unit 5: The Translytical Platform - TiDB HTAP
  • Unit 6: TiDB Cloud Introduction
  • Unit 7: Real-World Use Cases
  • Exercises 1: Creating a TiDB Playground Cluster
  • Exercises 2: Enjoying Zero Downtime with TiDB
  • Supplemental: Presentation Slides
  • Appendix A: Learn More about TiDB from PingCAP Learning Channel
  • TiDB Quick Demo - Less Index Locking During Online DDL
  • TiDB Quick Demo - Add Columns Seamlessly with TiDB's Online DDL
  • Appendix B: Optional Exercises
  • TiDB Cloud Kickstart Workshop
  • Exit Survey
  • Introduction to TiDB Exit Survey
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Unit 1: The Reasons for Choosing TiDB, Unit 2: TiDB Overall Architecture, Unit 3: The SQL Layer - A Distributed MySQL, Unit 4: The Storage Layer - A Distributed Key-Value Store, Unit 5: The Translytical Platform - TiDB HTAP, Unit 6: TiDB Cloud Introduction, Unit 7: Real-World Use Cases"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever