From the description:
Learn about data modelling in a NoSQL environment in this half-day class.
Even though most NoSQL databases follow the “schema-free” data paradigma, what a database is really good at is determined by its underlying architecture and storage model.
It is therefore important to choose a matching data model to get the best out of the underlying database technology. Application requirements such as consistency demands also need to be considered.
During the half-day, attendees will get an overview of different data storage models available in NoSQL databases. There will also be hands-on examples and experiments using key/value, document, and graph data structures.
No prior knowledge of NoSQL databases is required. Some basic experience with relational databases (like MySQL) or data modelling will be helpful but is not essential. Participants will need to bring their own laptop (preferably Linux or MacOS). Installation instructions for the required software will be sent out prior to the class.
Great lecture on beginning data modeling for NoSQL.
What I haven’t encountered is a war story approach to data modeling. That is a book or series of lectures that iterates over data modeling problems encountered in practice, what considerations were taken into account and the solution decided upon. A continuing series of annual volumes with great indexing would make a must have series for any SQL or NoSQL DBA.
Jan mentions http://www.nosql-database.org/ as a nearly comprehensive NoSQL database information site. And it nearly is. Nearly because it currently omits Weaver (Graph Store) under graph databases. If you notice other omissions, please forward them to edlich@gmail.com. Maintaining a current list of resources is exhausting work.