--- product_id: 170241107 title: "Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work (Greyscale Indian Edition)" price: "VT13062" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/170241107-database-internals-a-deep-dive-into-how-distributed-data-systems store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work (Greyscale Indian Edition) **Price:** VT13062 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work (Greyscale Indian Edition) - **How much does it cost?** VT13062 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/170241107-database-internals-a-deep-dive-into-how-distributed-data-systems) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Disclaimer Shroff Publishers do not endorse the preview pages of kindle linked to our ISBNs. All Indian Reprints of O'Reilly are Printed in Grayscale When it comes to choosing, using, and maintaining a database, understanding its internals is essential. But with so many distributed databases and tools available today, it’s often difficult to understand what each one offers and how they differ. With this practical guide, Alex Petrov guides developers through the concepts behind modern database and storage engine internals. Throughout the book, you’ll explore relevant material gleaned from numerous books, papers, blog posts, and the source code of several open source databases. These resources are listed at the end of parts one and two. You’ll discover that the most significant distinctions among many modern databases reside in subsystems that determine how storage is organized and how data is distributed. This book examines: Storage engines : Explore storage classification and taxonomy, and dive into B-Tree-based and immutable Log Structured storage engines, with differences and use-cases for each Storage building blocks : Learn how database files are organized to build efficient storage, using auxiliary data structures such as Page Cache, Buffer Pool and Write-Ahead Log Distributed systems : Learn step-by-step how nodes and processes connect and build complex communication patterns Database clusters : Which consistency models are commonly used by modern databases and how distributed storage systems achieve consistency Review: Good read, and came in well wrapped - I read other reviews, which said "this book is very technical". That made me think, that this book is going to have source code of database internals.. But, these are just theories. Because, of that i am a little disappointed. If you are an experienced programmer, then you can read and absorb this books content in single day. It is a good book, otherwise. Review: Excellent overview of distributed databases - If you're looking for a not-too-deep introduction to distributed databases and plan to use it as a jumping off point for digging deep into the topics mentioned here, this is an excellent book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,543 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Database Storage & Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 539 Reviews | ## Images ![Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work (Greyscale Indian Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uJFctCDFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read, and came in well wrapped *by A***R on 12 February 2026* I read other reviews, which said "this book is very technical". That made me think, that this book is going to have source code of database internals.. But, these are just theories. Because, of that i am a little disappointed. If you are an experienced programmer, then you can read and absorb this books content in single day. It is a good book, otherwise. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent overview of distributed databases *by V***K on 2 June 2025* If you're looking for a not-too-deep introduction to distributed databases and plan to use it as a jumping off point for digging deep into the topics mentioned here, this is an excellent book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ if you're using with databases *by A***R on 4 January 2023* * goes quite in-depth; I took what I wanted * types of database systems - HTAP was interesting to read about * compares row- and column-store databases * B-Tree, LSM, Skiplist, Hybrid Gossip protocol are some things that are discussed in detail ## Frequently Bought Together - Database Internals: A Deep Dive into How Distributed Data Systems Work (Greyscale Indian Edition) - Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems (Greyscale Indian Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/170241107-database-internals-a-deep-dive-into-how-distributed-data-systems](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/170241107-database-internals-a-deep-dive-into-how-distributed-data-systems) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*