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The chapter covers the core technologies pivotal for processing and managing vast datasets and real-time data in cloud environments, focusing on MapReduce, Apache Spark, and Apache Kafka. It explains the foundational principles of distributed data processing, the evolution of MapReduce to Spark for enhanced performance, and the role of Kafka in constructing scalable and fault-tolerant data pipelines. Understanding these systems is crucial for developing cloud-native applications aimed at big data analytics and machine learning.
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Term: MapReduce
Definition: A programming model and execution framework for processing large datasets in parallel across distributed systems.
Term: Apache Spark
Definition: An open-source unified analytics engine that supports batch and real-time data processing with in-memory computing capabilities.
Term: Apache Kafka
Definition: A distributed streaming platform that enables the building of real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.
Term: Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs)
Definition: The fundamental data abstraction in Spark that represents a fault-tolerant, distributed collection of data, supporting parallel operations.
Term: Streaming Analytics
Definition: The real-time processing of data streams to extract insights as events occur.