Book
Preface
I - Foundations of Data Reliability Engineering
Foundations of Data Reliability Engineering
1. Data Architecture
2. 1. Foundational Architectures
  3. Modern Architectural Paradigms
  5. Data Storage and Processing
  7. Data Integration and Access
  8. 1. Data Virtualization
    2. Data Federation
    3. Interoperability and Data Standards
  9. Operational Data Management
  10. 1. Operational Data Stores and OLTP Databases
  11. Data Governance and Management
  12. 1. Introduction to Data Ethics and Privacy
    2. Data Governance and Quality
    3. Data Security and Privacy
    4. Compliance and Regulatory Considerations
  13. Components
  14. 1. Data Repositories
    2. Data Sources
    3. Data Lake
    4. Data Warehouse
    5. Data Modelling
    6. Data Marts
    7. Data Lakehouse
    8. Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD)
  15. Mixed Architectures
3. Systems Reliability
4. 1. Understanding Reliability
  2. 1. Introduction to Reliability
    2. Impediments
  3. Core Attributes of Reliable Systems
  4. 1. Attributes
  5. Achieving Reliability
  6. 1. Reliability Mechanisms Overview
    2. 1. Fault Prevention
      2. Fault Prevention: Avoidance
        Fault Prevention: Elimination
      3. Fault Tolerance
      4. Fault Prediction
    3. Risk Management and Assessment in Data Systems
    4. Change Management in Data Systems
    5. Reliability Toolkit
5. Data Quality
II - Data Reliability Engineering Toolkit: Tools & Methodologies
Practical Methodologies and Tools
1. Processes
2. 1. Introduction to Data Processes
  2. Data Ingestion and Integration
  3. 1. Ingesting Internal Data
    2. 1. Ingesting Operational Systems Data
      2. Ingesting Flat File Systems Data
      3. Incorporating CRM & ERP Data
    3. Handling 3rd Party Data
    4. Storing Data: Lakes vs. Warehouses
  4. Data Orchestration
  5. 1. Understanding Data Orchestration
    2. Orchestration Tools and Platforms
    3. 1. Apache Airflow: A Comprehensive Guide
    4. Best Practices for Data Orchestration
    5. Data Orchestration Strategies
  6. Data Pipelines
  7. 1. Basics of Data Pipelines
    2. Designing Scalable Data Pipelines
    3. Monitoring Data Pipelines
    4. 1. Pipeline Observability
      2. Metadata Management
    5. Pipeline Maturity Levels
    6. 1. From Reactive to Proactive
      2. Implementing Dynamic Redundancies
      3. Towards Self-Healing Pipelines
      4. Advanced Error Recovery
    7. Data Transformation
    8. 1. Transforming Data with dbt
    9. Integrating Data Quality within Processes
  8. ELT and ETL Processes
  9. 1. Implementing ELT Processes
    2. Implementing ETL Processes
    3. ELT/ETL Tools and Technologies
  10. Tool Selection for Data Processing
  11. 1. Identifying Requirements
    2. Version Control Integration
    3. Observability Integration
    4. Containerization and Deployment
    5. Security Considerations
  12. Operationalizing Data Workflows
  13. 1. Workflow Automation and Scheduling
    2. Error Handling and Recovery in Data Workflows
    3. Workflow Adaptability and Resilience
    4. Handling Complex Dependencies in Workflow Execution
    5. System Diagnostics Design for Data Systems
  14. Process Optimization and Maintenance
  15. 1. Optimizing Data Processes for Performance
    2. Maintaining and Updating Data Processes
    3. Future-Proofing Data Operations
    4. Data Backfilling Strategies
3. Operational Excellence in Data Reliability
4. 1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  2. 1. DataOps for Streamlined Data Management
    2. Applying DevOps Principles to Data Systems
    3. Agile Methodologies in Data Projects
    4. Implementing CI/CD in Data Pipelines
    5. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Practices for Data
  3. Building a Data Reliability Framework
  4. Tools and Technologies for Ensuring Data Reliability
  5. Monitoring, Metrics, and SLAs in Data Systems
  6. Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement
  7. Human Factors in Data Systems
  8. 1. Human Factors, Human Interaction, Human Errors, and Latent Human Error
III - Advanced Applications and Real-World Case Studies
Advanced Applications and Real-World Case Studies
1. Advanced Topics in Data Reliability Engineering
2. 1. Processes
  2. 1. Managing Dependencies in Data Pipelines
    2. Dynamic Scheduling of Tasks
    3. Advanced Data Integration Techniques
    4. 1. Data Federation and Virtualization
      2. Streaming Data and Real-Time Processing
    5. Failure/Reliability Testing in Data Systems
  3. Operations
  4. 1. Data System Scalability and Performance
    2. Security and Compliance in Data Operations
    3. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
    4. Cost Optimization in Data Systems
3. Emerging Trends in Data Reliability Engineering
4. Challenges in Advanced Data Reliability Engineering
5. Use Cases
6. 1. Opetence Inc.
  2. Aranduka Inc.
IV - Incorporating Data Reliability Engineering
Incorporating Data Reliability Engineering
1. Data Engineers
2. Data Platform Engineers
3. DevOps Engineers
4. Solutions Architects
5. Cloud Engineers
6. Data Architects
7. Analytics Engineers
8. Data Scientists and Data Analysts
9. BI Professionals
V - Appendices and Resources
Appendices and Resources
1. Extended Reliability Toolkit
2. 1. Corrective Actions
  2. Reliability Block Diagrams
  3. Chaos Engineering Tools
  4. High Availability
  5. Antifragility
  6. Bulkhead Pattern
  7. Cold Standby
  8. Single Point of Failure (SPOF)
  9. General Reliability Development Hazard Logs (GRDHL)
  10. Spare Parts Stocking Strategy
  11. Availability Controls
  12. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  13. Assessing Technology Maturity in Data Projects: An Adaptation of TRL
  14. Adapting DVP Principles for Data Systems
3. Appendices
4. 1. Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
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Systems Reliability

Defining Systems Reliability

Systems reliability is determined by its adherence to a clear, complete, consistent, and unambiguous behavior specification. A reliable system performs predictably without errors or failures and consistently delivers its intended service.

This chapter aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the concepts of Reliability and Safety as presented by Alan Burns and Andy Wellings in their book¹ "Real-Time Systems and Programming Languages." These concepts, and many others, have been developed by different industries over several decades and consolidated in the sub-discipline of systems engineering known today as Reliability Engineering.

I will supplement these concepts by looking at reliability in other engineering fields, such as mechanical and industrial engineering, drawing comparisons and analogies to help you better understand the core concepts.

Lastly, I will contextualize these concepts with the current reliability concepts being worked on in the software, data, and computer systems industry. I will explore many tools and frameworks data teams can use to design and manage reliable data systems.

I divided this chapter into Impediments, Attributes, and Mechanisms.

Impediments

Impediments prevent a system from functioning perfectly or are a consequence of it. This chapter covers impediment classification, including Failures, Errors, and Defects.

Attributes

Attributes are the ways and measures by which the quality of a reliable service can be estimated.

Mechanisms

This chapter addresses systems reliability mechanisms by internalizing and adopting best practices or applying specific methodologies, architectures, or tools. This chapter aims to create a data systems reliability framework that engineers can adopt from earlier implementation phases, such as the design phase.

Systems Reliability - Concepts — Systems Reliability - Concepts.

1: Alan Burns and Andrew J. Wellings. 2001. Real-Time Systems and Programming Languages: ADA 95, Real-Time Java, and Real-Time POSIX (3rd. ed.). Addison-Wesley Longman Publishing Co., Inc., USA.