Develop applications for the big data landscape with Spark and Hadoop. This book also explains the role of Spark in developing scalable machine learning and analytics applications with Cloud technologies. Beginning Apache Spark 2 gives you an introduction to Apache Spark and shows you how to work with it. Along the way, you’ll discover resilient distributed datasets (RDDs); use Spark SQL for structured data; and learn stream processing and build real-time applications with Spark Structured Streaming. Furthermore, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Spark ML for machine learning and much more. After you read this book, you will have the fundamentals to become proficient in using Apache Spark and know when and how to apply it to your big data applications. What You Will Learn Understand Spark unified data processing platform Howto run Spark in Spark Shell or Databricks Use and manipulate RDDs Deal with structured data using Spark SQL through its operations and advanced functions Build real-time applications using Spark Structured Streaming Develop intelligent applications with the Spark Machine Learning library Who This Book Is For Programmers and developers active in big data, Hadoop, and Java but who are new to the Apache Spark platform.

Fast data ingestion, serving, and analytics in the Hadoop ecosystem have forced developers and architects to choose solutions using the least common denominator—either fast analytics at the cost of slow data ingestion or fast data ingestion at the cost of slow analytics. There is an answer to this problem. With the Apache Kudu column-oriented data store, you can easily perform fast analytics on fast data. This practical guide shows you how. Begun as an internal project at Cloudera, Kudu is an open source solution compatible with many data processing frameworks in the Hadoop environment. In this book, current and former solutions professionals from Cloudera provide use cases, examples, best practices, and sample code to help you get up to speed with Kudu. Explore Kudu’s high-level design, including how it spreads data across servers Fully administer a Kudu cluster, enable security, and add or remove nodes Learn Kudu’s client-side APIs, including how to integrate Apache Impala, Spark, and other frameworks for data manipulation Examine Kudu’s schema design, including basic concepts and primitives necessary to make your project successful Explore case studies for using Kudu for real-time IoT analytics, predictive modeling, and in combination with another storage engine

"Apache Hive Essentials" provides a focused guide to mastering the essential techniques of processing and analyzing big data with Apache Hive. What this Book will help me do Set up and configure a Hive environment for big data analysis. Compose effective queries using Hive's SQL-like language to extract insights. Optimize Hive performance to handle complex datasets efficiently. Implement data security and user-defined functions to extend capabilities. Integrate Hive with Hadoop tools for comprehensive data solutions. Author(s) Dayong Du, the author of "Apache Hive Essentials," has years of experience working with big data technologies and tools. With hands-on expertise in Hadoop and the entire ecosystem, he brings a practical and informed perspective to this complex field. His approach is to make these technologies accessible to developers and analysts of all levels. Who is it for? This book is perfect for data analysts, developers, or professionals familiar with SQL who are looking to start with Apache Hive for big data processing. It is suitable for those acquainted with Hadoop and its environment and want to expand their skills into efficient data querying and management. Readers should have an interest in how to leverage big data tools for real-world solutions.

There are many benefits to becoming a data-driven organization, including the ability to accelerate and improve business decision accuracy through the real-time processing of transactions, social media streams, and IoT data. But those benefits require significant changes to your infrastructure. You need flexible architectures that can copy data to analytics platforms at near-zero latency while maintaining 100% production uptime. Fortunately, a solution already exists. This ebook demonstrates how change data capture (CDC) can meet the scalability, efficiency, real-time, and zero-impact requirements of modern data architectures. Kevin Petrie, Itamar Ankorion, and Dan Potter—technology marketing leaders at Attunity—explain how CDC enables faster and more accurate decisions based on current data and reduces or eliminates full reloads that disrupt production and efficiency. The book examines: How CDC evolved from a niche feature of database replication software to a critical data architecture building block Architectures where data workflow and analysis take place, and their integration points with CDC How CDC identifies and captures source data updates to assist high-speed replication to one or more targets Case studies on cloud-based streaming and streaming to a data lake and related architectures Guiding principles for effectively implementing CDC in cloud, data lake, and streaming environments The Attunity Replicate platform for efficiently loading data across all major database, data warehouse, cloud, streaming, and Hadoop platforms

Use this practical guide to successfully handle the challenges encountered when designing an enterprise data lake and learn industry best practices to resolve issues. When designing an enterprise data lake you often hit a roadblock when you must leave the comfort of the relational world and learn the nuances of handling non-relational data. Starting from sourcing data into the Hadoop ecosystem, you will go through stages that can bring up tough questions such as data processing, data querying, and security. Concepts such as change data capture and data streaming are covered. The book takes an end-to-end solution approach in a data lake environment that includes data security, high availability, data processing, data streaming, and more. Each chapter includes application of a concept, code snippets, and use case demonstrations to provide you with a practical approach. You will learn the concept, scope, application, and starting point. What You'll Learn Get to know data lake architecture and design principles Implement data capture and streaming strategies Implement data processing strategies in Hadoop Understand the data lake security framework and availability model Who This Book Is For Big data architects and solution architects

This IBM® Redpaper™ publication provides guidance on building an enterprise-grade data lake by using IBM Spectrum™ Scale and Hortonworks Data Platform for performing in-place Hadoop or Spark-based analytics. It covers the benefits of the integrated solution, and gives guidance about the types of deployment models and considerations during the implementation of these models. Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) is a leading Hadoop and Spark distribution. HDP addresses the complete needs of data-at-rest, powers real-time customer applications, and delivers robust analytics that accelerate decision making and innovation. IBM Spectrum Scale™ is flexible and scalable software-defined file storage for analytics workloads. Enterprises around the globe have deployed IBM Spectrum Scale to form large data lakes and content repositories to perform high-performance computing (HPC) and analytics workloads. It can scale performance and capacity both without bottlenecks.

Big Data Architect's Handbook is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of building sophisticated big data solutions. As you delve into this book, you'll learn to design end-to-end big data pipelines and integrate data from various sources for insightful analysis. What this Book will help me do Understand the Hadoop ecosystem and familiarize yourself with major Apache projects. Make informed decisions when designing cloud infrastructures for big data needs. Gain expertise in analyzing structured and unstructured data using machine learning. Develop skills to implement scalable and efficient big data pipelines. Enhance your ability to visualize and monitor data insights effectively. Author(s) None Akhtar has amassed a wealth of experience in big data architecture and related technologies. With years of hands-on involvement in development, analysis, and implementation of big data systems, None brings a pragmatic and insightful perspective. This passion for educating others about data-driven technologies shines through in a user-first approach to making complex topics accessible. Who is it for? This book caters to aspiring data professionals, software developers, and tech enthusiasts aiming to enhance their expertise in big data. Readers with basic programming and data analysis skills will find the content approachable yet challenging enough to deepen their understanding. If your career goal involves managing, analyzing, and making decisions based on large datasets, this book will help bridge the gap between skill and application.

Spark for Data Professionals introduces and solidifies the concepts behind Spark 2.x, teaching working developers, architects, and data professionals exactly how to build practical Spark solutions. Jeffrey Aven covers all aspects of Spark development, including basic programming to SparkSQL, SparkR, Spark Streaming, Messaging, NoSQL and Hadoop integration. Each chapter presents practical exercises deploying Spark to your local or cloud environment, plus programming exercises for building real applications. Unlike other Spark guides, Spark for Data Professionals explains crucial concepts step-by-step, assuming no extensive background as an open source developer. It provides a complete foundation for quickly progressing to more advanced data science and machine learning topics. This guide will help you: Understand Spark basics that will make you a better programmer and cluster “citizen” Master Spark programming techniques that maximize your productivity Choose the right approach for each problem Make the most of built-in platform constructs, including broadcast variables, accumulators, effective partitioning, caching, and checkpointing Leverage powerful tools for managing streaming, structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data

Big Data Analytics with Hadoop 3 is your comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging the power of Apache Hadoop for large-scale data processing and analytics. Through practical examples, it introduces the tools and techniques necessary to integrate Hadoop with other popular frameworks, enabling efficient data handling, processing, and visualization. What this Book will help me do Understand the foundational components and features of Apache Hadoop 3 such as HDFS, YARN, and MapReduce. Gain the ability to integrate Hadoop with programming languages like Python and R for data analysis. Learn the skills to utilize tools such as Apache Spark and Apache Flink for real-time data analytics within the Hadoop ecosystem. Develop expertise in setting up a Hadoop cluster and performing analytics in cloud environments such as AWS. Master the process of building practical big data analytics pipelines for end-to-end data processing. Author(s) Sridhar Alla is a seasoned big data professional with extensive industry experience in building and deploying scalable big data analytics solutions. Known for his expertise in Hadoop and related ecosystems, Sridhar combines technical depth with clear communication in his writing, providing practical insights and hands-on knowledge. Who is it for? This book is tailored for data professionals, software engineers, and data scientists looking to expand their expertise in big data analytics using Hadoop 3. Whether you're an experienced developer or new to the big data ecosystem, this book provides the step-by-step guidance and practical examples needed to advance your skills and achieve your analytical goals.

A Deep Dive into NoSQL Databases: The Use Cases and Applications, Volume 109, the latest release in the Advances in Computers series first published in 1960, presents detailed coverage of innovations in computer hardware, software, theory, design and applications. In addition, it provides contributors with a medium in which they can explore their subjects in greater depth and breadth. This update includes sections on NoSQL and NewSQL databases for big data analytics and distributed computing, NewSQL databases and scalable in-memory analytics, NoSQL web crawler application, NoSQL Security, a Comparative Study of different In-Memory (No/New)SQL Databases, NoSQL Hands On-4 NoSQLs, the Hadoop Ecosystem, and more. Provides a very comprehensive, yet compact, book on the popular domain of NoSQL databases for IT professionals, practitioners and professors Articulates and accentuates big data analytics and how it gets simplified and streamlined by NoSQL database systems Sets a stimulating foundation with all the relevant details for NoSQL database researchers, developers and administrators

Delve into the world of big data with 'Modern Big Data Processing with Hadoop.' This comprehensive guide introduces you to the powerful capabilities of Apache Hadoop and its ecosystem to solve data processing and analytics challenges. By the end, you will have mastered the techniques necessary to architect innovative, scalable, and efficient big data solutions. What this Book will help me do Master the principles of building an enterprise-level big data strategy with Apache Hadoop. Learn to integrate Hadoop with tools such as Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, and more for comprehensive solutions. Set up and manage your big data architecture, including deployment on cloud platforms with Apache Ambari. Develop real-time data pipelines and enterprise search solutions. Leverage advanced visualization tools like Apache Superset to make sense of data insights. Author(s) None R. Patil, None Kumar, and None Shindgikar are experienced big data professionals and accomplished authors. With years of hands-on experience in implementing and managing Apache Hadoop systems, they bring a depth of expertise to their writing. Their dedication lies in making complex technical concepts accessible while demonstrating real-world best practices. Who is it for? This book is designed for data professionals aiming to advance their expertise in big data solutions using Apache Hadoop. Ideal readers include engineers and project managers involved in data architecture and those aspiring to become big data architects. Some prior exposure to big data systems is beneficial to fully benefit from this book's insights and tutorials.

This IBM® Redpaper™ publication addresses IBM Patterns for Cognitive Systems topics to anyone developing, implementing, and using Cognitive Solutions on IBM Power Systems™ servers. Moreover, this publication provides documentation to transfer the knowledge to the sales and technical teams. This publication describes IBM Patterns for Cognitive Systems. Think of a pattern as a use case for a specific scenario, such as event-based real-time marketing for real-time analytics, anti-money laundering, and addressing data oceans by reducing the cost of Hadoop. These examples are just a few of the cognitive patterns that are now available. Patterns identify and address challenges for cognitive infrastructures. These entry points then help you understand where you are on the cognitive journey and enables IBM to demonstrate the set of solutions capabilities for each lifecycle stage. This book targets technical readers, including IT specialist, systems architects, data scientists, developers, and anyone looking for a guide about how to unleash the cognitive capabilities of IBM Power Systems by using patterns.

See a Mesos-based big data stack created and the components used. You will use currently available Apache full and incubating systems. The components are introduced by example and you learn how they work together. In the Complete Guide to Open Source Big Data Stack, the author begins by creating a private cloud and then installs and examines Apache Brooklyn. After that, he uses each chapter to introduce one piece of the big data stack—sharing how to source the software and how to install it. You learn by simple example, step by step and chapter by chapter, as a real big data stack is created. The book concentrates on Apache-based systems and shares detailed examples of cloud storage, release management, resource management, processing, queuing, frameworks, data visualization, and more. What You’ll Learn Install a private cloud onto the local cluster using Apache cloud stack Source, install, and configure Apache: Brooklyn, Mesos, Kafka, and Zeppelin See how Brooklyn can be used to install Mule ESB on a cluster and Cassandra in the cloud Install and use DCOS for big data processing Use Apache Spark for big data stack data processing Who This Book Is For Developers, architects, IT project managers, database administrators, and others charged with developing or supporting a big data system. It is also for anyone interested in Hadoop or big data, and those experiencing problems with data size.

Dive into the essential resource for mastering Apache Kafka with this cookbook of practical recipes. You'll explore the dynamic features of Kafka 1.0, integrate it with enterprise data solutions, and confidently manage messaging and streaming data in real-time. What this Book will help me do Effectively install and configure Apache Kafka in a professional environment. Implement Kafka producers and consumers to manage real-time data streams. Utilize Confluent platforms and Kafka streams for advanced data processing. Monitor Kafka clusters with tools like Graphite and Ganglia for optimal performance. Integrate Kafka seamlessly with tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Elasticsearch. Author(s) None Estrada and None Zinoviev have extensive experience in enterprise data systems and have been dedicated contributors to the Apache Kafka ecosystem. Their combined expertise encompasses developing robust, real-time distributed systems and delivering insightful technical guidance. Through this book, they share their vast knowledge and practical solutions, tailored for both developers and administrators. Who is it for? This book is tailored for developers and administrators looking to enhance their expertise in Apache Kafka. Developers should be comfortable with Java or Scala to fully utilize examples, while administrators benefit from prior knowledge of Kafka operations. Ideal readers are those seeking actionable techniques to efficiently manage and integrate Kafka into their enterprise systems.

Quickly find solutions to common programming problems encountered while processing big data. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the programming problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved! PySpark Recipes covers Hadoop and its shortcomings. The architecture of Spark, PySpark, and RDD are presented. You will learn to apply RDD to solve day-to-day big data problems. Python and NumPy are included and make it easy for new learners of PySpark to understand and adopt the model. What You Will Learn Understand the advanced features of PySpark2 and SparkSQL Optimize your code Program SparkSQL with Python Use Spark Streaming and Spark MLlib with Python Perform graph analysis with GraphFrames Who This Book Is For Data analysts, Python programmers, big data enthusiasts

Mastering Apache Storm is your step-by-step guide to mastering real-time data streaming with this robust framework. You'll learn how to process big data efficiently and integrate Apache Storm with popular technologies like Kafka, HBase, and Redis to maximize its potential. This book walks you through from basic concepts to advanced implementations of Apache Storm in real-world scenarios. What this Book will help me do Understand the core features and operation of Apache Storm for real-time data streaming. Integrate Apache Storm with other Big Data frameworks like Kafka, HBase, Redis, and Hadoop. Effectively deploy and manage multi-node Apache Storm clusters in real-world environments. Monitor and analyze your data streams and system health effectively using built-in and external tools. Learn to implement fault-tolerant, scalable, and distributed stream processing applications in Apache Storm. Author(s) None Jain is an experienced software developer and technical instructor specializing in distributed systems and real-time data processing. With years of experience working with Apache Storm and related technologies, their teachings focus on practical, hands-on learning to equip readers with actionable skills. Who is it for? This book is ideal for Java developers aspiring to build expertise in real-time data streaming and distributed processing applications using Apache Storm. Beginners can start with the fundamentals provided, while those with prior knowledge can delve into intermediate and advanced implementations.

Until recently, Hadoop deployments existed on hardware owned and run by organizations. Now, of course, you can acquire the computing resources and network connectivity to run Hadoop clusters in the cloud. But there’s a lot more to deploying Hadoop to the public cloud than simply renting machines. This hands-on guide shows developers and systems administrators familiar with Hadoop how to install, use, and manage cloud-born clusters efficiently. You’ll learn how to architect clusters that work with cloud-provider features—not just to avoid pitfalls, but also to take full advantage of these services. You’ll also compare the Amazon, Google, and Microsoft clouds, and learn how to set up clusters in each of them. Learn how Hadoop clusters run in the cloud, the problems they can help you solve, and their potential drawbacks Examine the common concepts of cloud providers, including compute capabilities, networking and security, and storage Build a functional Hadoop cluster on cloud infrastructure, and learn what the major providers require Explore use cases for high availability, relational data with Hive, and complex analytics with Spark Get patterns and practices for running cloud clusters, from designing for price and security to dealing with maintenance

"Data Lake for Enterprises" is a comprehensive guide to building data lakes using the Lambda Architecture. It introduces big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Flume, showing how to use them effectively to manage and leverage enterprise-scale data. You'll gain the skills to design and implement data systems that handle complex data challenges. What this Book will help me do Master the use of Lambda Architecture to create scalable and effective data management systems. Understand and implement technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Flume in an enterprise data lake. Integrate batch and stream processing techniques using big data tools for comprehensive data analysis. Optimize data lakes for performance and reliability with practical insights and techniques. Implement real-world use cases of data lakes and machine learning for predictive data insights. Author(s) None Mishra, None John, and Pankaj Misra are recognized experts in big data systems with a strong background in designing and deploying data solutions. With a clear and methodical teaching style, they bring years of experience to this book, providing readers with the tools and knowledge required to excel in enterprise big data initiatives. Who is it for? This book is ideal for software developers, data architects, and IT professionals looking to integrate a data lake strategy into their enterprises. It caters to readers with a foundational understanding of Java and big data concepts, aiming to advance their practical knowledge of building scalable data systems. If you're eager to delve into cutting-edge technologies and transform enterprise data management, this book is for you.

Gain mastery over managing and maintaining large Apache Hadoop clusters with the Hadoop 2.x Administration Cookbook. This book provides practical step-by-step recipes guiding you to efficiently set up, optimize, and troubleshoot Hadoop clusters, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance in your data operations. What this Book will help me do Successfully set up and deploy an operational Hadoop 2.x cluster suitable for large-scale data operations. Effectively monitor and maintain Hadoop's HDFS, YARN, and MapReduce systems for optimized performance. Plan, configure, and enhance cluster availability using Zookeeper and Journal Node strategies. Develop workflows and manage data ingestion processes with tools like Flume and Oozie. Secure, troubleshoot, and optimize Hadoop environments to meet enterprise and operational standards. Author(s) Aman Singh is an experienced Hadoop administrator with years of hands-on experience managing robust and efficient Hadoop clusters. Aman has a deep understanding of the practical challenges faced in this field and a talent for breaking down complex topics into actionable steps. Through clear, problem-oriented language, Aman helps readers achieve fluency in Hadoop administration. Who is it for? This book is ideal for system administrators or IT professionals who have a foundational understanding of Hadoop and aim to strengthen their administrative skills. It is especially beneficial for experienced Hadoop administrators looking for a quick and practical reference guide to master cluster management. Whether you're working in a large enterprise or exploring Hadoop ecosystems for personal development, you'll find this book invaluable.

Apache Hadoop is the technology at the heart of the Big Data revolution, and Hadoop skills are in enormous demand. Now, in just 24 lessons of one hour or less, you can learn all the skills and techniques you'll need to deploy each key component of a Hadoop platform in your local environment or in the cloud, building a fully functional Hadoop cluster and using it with real programs and datasets. Each short, easy lesson builds on all that's come before, helping you master all of Hadoop's essentials, and extend it to meet your unique challenges. Apache Hadoop in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself covers all this, and much more: Understanding Hadoop and the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) Importing data into Hadoop, and process it there Mastering basic MapReduce Java programming, and using advanced MapReduce API concepts Making the most of Apache Pig and Apache Hive Implementing and administering YARN Taking advantage of the full Hadoop ecosystem Managing Hadoop clusters with Apache Ambari Working with the Hadoop User Environment (HUE) Scaling, securing, and troubleshooting Hadoop environments Integrating Hadoop into the enterprise Deploying Hadoop in the cloud Getting started with Apache Spark Step-by-step instructions walk you through common questions, issues, and tasks; Q-and-As, Quizzes, and Exercises build and test your knowledge; "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts; and "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid pitfalls. By the time you're finished, you'll be comfortable using Apache Hadoop to solve a wide spectrum of Big Data problems.