January 2022 Summaries

DataStax Enterprise (DSE) is a hybrid cloud NoSQL database built on Apache Cassandra® that integrates real-time and batch operational analytics capabilities with an enhanced version of Apache Spark™. DSE Analytics enables users to generate ad-hoc reports, target customers with personalization, and process real-time streams of data. By shifting to a true cloud-native open data stack built on DataStax Astra DB and Astra Streaming, enterprises can quickly unlock even more capabilities and harness the power of data to transform their businesses. DSE Analytics allows users to make a direct connection to their Astra DB from DSE without having to provision a separate Spark cluster or worrying about other setups. To connect to Astra DB with Spark via DSE Analytics, users need to upgrade to or install/run a minimum version of DSE listed below, which contains DSP-21510 that enables the connection with Astra DB. Users also need to create an Astra DB Database and appropriate table definitions in their Astra DB instances for migration. They will then download the Secure Connect Bundle from Astra DB and generate an Application Token before altering the Scala code at Migration.Scala and build.sbt files. Finally, they can compile their Spark jar and carry out the migration using DSE Analytics.

The Inspired Execution podcast has compiled a list of recommended books by world-class leaders such as Cisco's Jeetu Patel, Google's Aashima Gupta, and Adobe's Abhay Parasnis. These books cover various themes including career building, workplace culture, communication, scientific discovery, success principles, remote work, purpose-driven organizations, survival stories, and the power of storytelling. Some notable titles include "My Life in Full" by Indra Nooyi, "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention" by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer, and "The Code Breaker" by Walter Isaacson.

DataStax is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for its employees. Pranika Bedi, a Technical Support Engineer at DataStax, shares her journey from being a Molecular Biology major to pursuing Computer Science. She emphasizes the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry. Pranika also highlights the value of seeking help from peers and providing excellent customer support. In addition, she expresses her passion for ice cream and shares her dream of opening an ice cream shop someday. She encourages others to prioritize their physical and mental health amidst the challenges of remote work.