Self-paced course

In-Memory Data Management (2012)

Offered by Prof. Hasso Plattner
In-Memory Data Management  (2012)

The online course focuses on the management of enterprise data in column-oriented in-memory databases. Latest hardware and software trends led to the development of a new revolutionary technology that enables flexible and lightning-fast analysis of massive amounts of enterprise data. The basic concepts and design principles of this technology are explained in detail. Beyond that, the implications of the underlying design principles for future enterprise applications and their development are discussed. Unbelievable things are possible and you will understand why this is true using an in-memory column-oriented database instead of a traditional row-oriented disk-based one.

Self-paced since November 1, 2012
Language: English
Big Data and AI, Enterprise Computing, Expert

Course information

The online course focuses on the management of enterprise data in column-oriented in-memory databases. Latest hardware and software trends led to the development of a new revolutionary technology that enables flexible and lightning-fast analysis of massive amounts of enterprise data. The basic concepts and design principles of this technology are explained in detail. Beyond that, the implications of the underlying design principles for future enterprise applications and their development are discussed. Unbelievable things are possible and you will understand why this is true using an in-memory column-oriented database instead of a traditional row-oriented disk-based one.

You'll find additional video lecturing material on www.tele-task.de.

Attention: This course is currently in self-study mode, in which you do not have access to graded assignments/exams. Therefore, we can only issue you a certificate of participation.

Course contents

  • Week 1:

    The Future Of Enterprise Computing
  • Week 2:

    Foundations of Database Storage Techniques & In-Memory Database Operators Part I
  • Week 3:

    In-Memory Database Operators Part 2
  • Week 4:

    In-Memory Database Operators Part 3
  • Week 5:

    Advanced Storage Techniques
  • Week 6:

    Foundations for a New Enterprise Application Development Era

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Certificate Requirements

  • Gain a Record of Achievement by earning at least 50% of the maximum number of points from all graded assignments.
  • Gain a Confirmation of Participation by completing at least 50% of the course material.

Find out more in the certificate guidelines.

This course is offered by

Prof. Hasso Plattner

Prof. Dr. h.c. Hasso Plattner is the chair of the "Enterprise Platform and Integration Concepts" research group at HPI. His research group focuses mainly on in-memory data management for enterprise applications and human-centered software design.

He is co-founder of SAP SE, where he served as the CEO until 2003 and has since been chairman of the supervisory board. SAP SE is the leading provider of enterprise software solutions. In his role as chief software advisor, he concentrates on defining the mid- and long-term technology strategy and direction of SAP.