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13. Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark)

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  • 13

    Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark)

    This section introduces the fundamental big data technologies, Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark, highlighting their architectures, applications, and differences.

  • 13.1

    Understanding Big Data

    Big Data encompasses massive, complex datasets that require advanced tools for processing and analysis.

  • 13.1.1

    What Is Big Data?

    Big Data refers to extremely large and complex datasets that traditional data processing tools cannot handle effectively.

  • 13.1.2

    Challenges In Big Data Processing

    This section outlines the key challenges faced in big data processing, including scalability, fault tolerance, and real-time analytics.

  • 13.2

    Apache Hadoop

    Apache Hadoop is an open-source framework designed for distributed storage and processing of big data, operating on a master-slave architecture.

  • 13.2.1

    What Is Hadoop?

    Apache Hadoop is an open-source framework designed for distributed storage and processing of big data.

  • 13.2.2

    Core Components Of Hadoop

    This section covers the core components of Apache Hadoop, detailing HDFS, MapReduce, and YARN.

  • 13.2.2.1

    Hdfs (Hadoop Distributed File System)

    HDFS is a distributed storage system that underpins Apache Hadoop, enabling scalable and fault-tolerant storage for large datasets.

  • 13.2.2.2

    Mapreduce

    MapReduce is a programming model in Hadoop for processing large data sets through distributed algorithms.

  • 13.2.2.3

    Yarn (Yet Another Resource Negotiator)

    YARN is a crucial component of Apache Hadoop that manages cluster resources and schedules jobs, significantly enhancing the efficiency of big data processing.

  • 13.2.3

    Hadoop Ecosystem

    The Hadoop Ecosystem consists of various tools designed to enhance data processing capabilities, including Pig, Hive, Sqoop, Flume, Oozie, and Zookeeper.

  • 13.2.4

    Advantages Of Hadoop

    Hadoop offers effective solutions for big data management through scalability, cost-effectiveness, and support for diverse data types.

  • 13.2.5

    Limitations Of Hadoop

    This section outlines the key limitations of Hadoop, including its high latency and complexity in configuration.

  • 13.3

    Apache Spark

    Apache Spark is a fast, in-memory distributed computing framework that enables efficient big data processing.

  • 13.3.1

    What Is Apache Spark?

    Apache Spark is a fast, in-memory distributed computing framework designed for big data processing.

  • 13.3.2

    Spark Core Components

    The Spark Core Components section outlines the fundamental building blocks of Apache Spark, facilitating various data processing tasks.

  • 13.3.2.1

    Spark Core

    This section introduces Spark Core, the fundamental execution engine of Apache Spark responsible for data processing.

  • 13.3.2.2

    Spark Sql

    Spark SQL is a component of Apache Spark, designed for processing structured data through SQL queries and APIs.

  • 13.3.2.3

    Spark Streaming

    Spark Streaming enables real-time data processing within the Apache Spark framework, allowing for processing of live data streams efficiently.

  • 13.3.2.4

    Mllib (Machine Learning Library)

    MLlib is Spark's integrated machine learning library that offers a variety of machine learning algorithms and tools for scalable ML tasks.

  • 13.3.2.5

    Graphx

    GraphX is a Spark API that facilitates graph computations and analysis, complementing Spark's in-memory processing capabilities.

  • 13.3.3

    Rdds And Dataframes

    This section introduces RDDs and DataFrames, two fundamental data structures in Apache Spark used for distributed data processing.

  • 13.3.4

    Spark Execution Model

    The Spark Execution Model describes how Apache Spark processes data through a coordinated flow involving a Driver Program, Cluster Manager, and Executors.

  • 13.3.5

    Advantages Of Spark

    This section outlines the key advantages of Apache Spark, highlighting its efficiency and flexibility in big data processing.

  • 13.3.6

    Limitations Of Spark

    The limitations of Apache Spark primarily revolve around its memory consumption, need for cluster tuning, and limited built-in support for data governance.

  • 13.4

    Hadoop Vs. Spark

    This section compares Hadoop and Spark, highlighting their respective strengths, weaknesses, and suitable use cases.

  • 13.5

    Integration And Use Cases

    This section discusses when to use Hadoop and Spark, including their integration for optimal big data processing.

  • 13.5.1

    When To Use Hadoop?

    Hadoop is best utilized for cost-sensitive, large-scale batch processing and archiving of big data.

  • 13.5.2

    When To Use Spark?

    This section outlines the scenarios in which Apache Spark is the preferred tool for big data processing.

  • 13.5.3

    Using Hadoop And Spark Together

    This section explores how Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark can be integrated to leverage the strengths of both platforms for big data processing.

  • 13.6

    Real-World Applications

    This section explores the various real-world applications of big data technologies, particularly in industries like e-commerce and healthcare.

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