Cassandra
Apache HBase is an open-source, distributed, scalable big data store for random, realtime read/write access, built on Hadoop.
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Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
Overview
What is Cassandra?
Apache HBase is a distributed, scalable big data store modeled after Google Bigtable, designed for random, realtime read/write access with strict consistency. It is built on Hadoop and HDFS, offering Bigtable-like capabilities with automatic failover and sharding.
What is Cassandra used for?
Top Features
- Linearly scalable
- Consistent operations
- Real-time access
- Built on Hadoop
- Flexible APIs
How to use Cassandra?
Download the latest stable release, read the reference guide for cluster setup and schema design, then connect using Java API, REST, or Thrift to start building applications.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Handles billions of rows
- Low-latency serving
- Automatic failover
- Active community support
Cons
- Complex setup
- Requires Hadoop infrastructure
Use Cases
- Time-series and metrics
- IoT telemetry
- AdTech and personalization
- Message and audit logs
- Security analytics
- Genomics and research
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