Are you a database professional looking for that next career boost? Maybe you are already using Cassandra and would like an edge in your job. Rachel and Patrick have been doing this for a long time and they can help! We’ll be going over some hard, fast rules that will save you time and trouble. Let our experience be your insider information. As a preview, here is commandment 0: Thou shalt watch!

1. 15 Commandments of Cassandra Admin
Patrick McFadin
Rachel Pedreschi
Chief Evangelist
@PatrickMcFadin
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Patrick McFadin :: @PatrickMcFadin
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Rachel Pedreschi