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Angelica Lo Duca,Tim Meehan,Vivek Bharathan,Ying Su

Learning and Operating Presto: Fast, Reliable SQL for Data Analytics and Lakehouses

Learning and Operating Presto: Fast, Reliable SQL for Data Analytics and Lakehouses

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This book provides practical guidance for deploying Presto, a distributed SQL query engine, in an organization. It covers topics such as what Presto is, its origins, and how it differs from other data warehousing solutions. It also explains why leading companies like Facebook, Uber, Twitter, and cloud providers use Presto and offers tips for deploying it in production.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 175 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2023
Publisher: O'Reilly Media


The Presto community has experienced significant growth since its inception at Facebook in 2012. However, scaling up this distributed SQL query engine can pose significant challenges, even for seasoned engineers. This hands-on guide aims to assist organizations in getting started with Presto, enabling them to extract insights from datasets regardless of their location. Authors Angelica Lo Duca, Vivek Bharathan, and George Wang provide a comprehensive overview of Presto, its origins, and its distinct features compared to other data warehousing solutions. They delve into why leading companies such as Facebook, Uber, Twitter, and cloud providers, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Alibaba, rely on Presto and offer practical guidance on deploying it in production environments. The book covers essential topics such as Presto security and administration, syntax and connectors, clusters and tuning, troubleshooting logs, error messages, and more. Additionally, it explores the extension of Presto for real-time business insights and the extension of PrestoDB, the underlying database engine. By following the step-by-step instructions and examples provided in this book, organizations can effectively harness the power of Presto and unlock the full potential of their data. Whether you are a data analyst, engineer, or database administrator, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and optimize Presto in your data infrastructure.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 177 x 234 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098141851

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