Introduction to Big Data
Learn about how we define big data, how big data is stored and processed, and what ethical considerations we need to keep in mind.
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Big Data Definition
Big Data 3 V’s
Big Data and RAM
HDFS Overview
MapReduce Overview
MapReduce Process Overview
Big Data Definition
Big Data Definition
Big Data is a term that refers to any dataset that is too large and complex to be processed by normal computing capabilities. Data that is “big” will be a relative definition, and will be unique for each person, organization, or system.
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