Apache Hadoop: Fundamentals & Installation

Apache Hadoop is a set of algorithms for distributed storage and distributed processing of very large data sets. Get started with Hadoop by learning about big data, and how to install and use Hadoop.

Objectives
Understand the basics of what Hadoop is, and how it is used. This topic covers the basics of Hadoop and how it fits into the field of Big Data, and what opportunities it provides for the developer.
Know who are the major players in using Hadoop. What application are they using Hadoop for? What results are they seeing?
Identify the characteristics of Big Data and how they drive issues such as storage, computation, and analytics. Understand how big data creates a need for platforms like Hadoop.
Differentiate between traditional data sources and Big Data sources. Understand the challenges of obtaining, analyzing and storing Big Data.
Understand the concept of clustering and distributed computing. Understand how Hadoop is considered distributed and used for large Big Data jobs.
Understand how low cost commodity servers are used in Big Data, and how servers are configured as Nodes in small and large scale Hadoop installations.
Learn the Hadoop installation requirements. Understand the installation process, and installation considerations on different types of computers and operating systems.
Learn how to start and stop your Hadoop installation. Understand logging and how to troubleshoot installation issues.
Learn how to configure your Hadoop installation. Understand how to configure a Hadoop node, and learn the terminology used when configuring nodes on a cluster.
Learn about the third party distributions of Hadoop. Explain the features of the different distributions and how they add value to core Hadoop.
Understand how the creation and evolution of Hadoop and Hadoop related projects drives the development cycle for a complex mosaic of Hadoop related tools.
Understand the use of YARN and how it is used for Hadoop cluster management.

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