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Assignment 5 (Hadoop)

Hadoop is an open-source framework for distributed storage and processing of large datasets across clusters of commodity hardware. It consists of HDFS for data storage and MapReduce for processing data in parallel. Hadoop enables organizations to effectively manage and analyze vast amounts of data at scale in a fault-tolerant and cost-effective manner.

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Assignment 5 (Hadoop)

Hadoop is an open-source framework for distributed storage and processing of large datasets across clusters of commodity hardware. It consists of HDFS for data storage and MapReduce for processing data in parallel. Hadoop enables organizations to effectively manage and analyze vast amounts of data at scale in a fault-tolerant and cost-effective manner.

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Hadoop: Hadoop is an open-source framework designed to handle large-scale data processing and storage across
clusters of commodity hardware. It consists of two main components: the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) for
storing data across multiple machines, and the MapReduce programming model for processing and analyzing this
data in parallel. Hadoop enables organizations to effectively manage and analyze vast amounts of data, offering
scalability, fault tolerance, and cost-effectiveness.

1. Big Data Handling: Hadoop is a framework designed to handle large volumes of data, often referred to as "Big
Data." This data is typically too large or complex to be processed using traditional methods.

2. Distributed Processing: Instead of relying on a single powerful machine to process data, Hadoop distributes the
workload across a cluster of computers. Each computer in the cluster (called a node) works on a portion of the data
simultaneously.

3. Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS): HDFS is the storage component of Hadoop. It breaks data into smaller
chunks and distributes them across the cluster. This redundancy ensures that even if a node fails, the data remains
accessible.

4. MapReduce: MapReduce is a programming model used by Hadoop to process and analyze the data stored in HDFS.
It consists of two main phases: the Map phase, where data is divided into smaller chunks and processed in parallel,
and the Reduce phase, where the results from the Map phase are combined to produce the final output.

5. Fault Tolerance: Hadoop is designed to be fault-tolerant, meaning it can continue to operate even if some nodes in
the cluster fail. This is achieved through data replication and job reassignment to healthy nodes.

6. Scalability: Hadoop is highly scalable, meaning it can easily accommodate an increase in data volume by simply
adding more nodes to the cluster. This allows organizations to expand their data infrastructure as needed without
significant disruptions.

7. Cost-Effectiveness: Hadoop runs on commodity hardware, meaning it doesn't require expensive, specialized
equipment. This makes it a cost-effective solution for organizations looking to manage and analyze large volumes of
data without breaking the bank.

8. Ecosystem: Hadoop has a rich ecosystem of tools and libraries that extend its functionality. These include tools for
data ingestion, storage, processing, and analysis, as well as integration with other technologies like Apache Spark,
Apache Hive, and Apache HBase.

9. Use Cases: Hadoop is used in various industries and applications, including but not limited to, web analytics, social
media analysis, fraud detection, recommendation systems, and scientific research.

10. Challenges: While powerful, Hadoop also presents challenges, such as complexity in setup and maintenance,
programming complexity with MapReduce, and the need for specialized skills to effectively utilize its capabilities.

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