Hadoop Operations


Book Description

For system administrators tasked with the job of maintaining large and complex Hadoop clusters, this book explains the particulars of Hadoop operations, from planning, installing, and configuring the system to providing ongoing maintenance.




Hadoop Operations


Book Description

If you’ve been asked to maintain large and complex Hadoop clusters, this book is a must. Demand for operations-specific material has skyrocketed now that Hadoop is becoming the de facto standard for truly large-scale data processing in the data center. Eric Sammer, Principal Solution Architect at Cloudera, shows you the particulars of running Hadoop in production, from planning, installing, and configuring the system to providing ongoing maintenance. Rather than run through all possible scenarios, this pragmatic operations guide calls out what works, as demonstrated in critical deployments. Get a high-level overview of HDFS and MapReduce: why they exist and how they work Plan a Hadoop deployment, from hardware and OS selection to network requirements Learn setup and configuration details with a list of critical properties Manage resources by sharing a cluster across multiple groups Get a runbook of the most common cluster maintenance tasks Monitor Hadoop clusters—and learn troubleshooting with the help of real-world war stories Use basic tools and techniques to handle backup and catastrophic failure




Hadoop Operations and Cluster Management Cookbook


Book Description

Solve specific problems using individual self-contained code recipes, or work through the book to develop your capabilities. This book is packed with easy-to-follow code and commands used for illustration, which makes your learning curve easy and quick.If you are a Hadoop cluster system administrator with Unix/Linux system management experience and you are looking to get a good grounding in how to set up and manage a Hadoop cluster, then this book is for you. It's assumed that you will have some experience in Unix/Linux command line already, as well as being familiar with network communication basics.




Hadoop: The Definitive Guide


Book Description

Ready to unlock the power of your data? With this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to build and maintain reliable, scalable, distributed systems with Apache Hadoop. This book is ideal for programmers looking to analyze datasets of any size, and for administrators who want to set up and run Hadoop clusters. You’ll find illuminating case studies that demonstrate how Hadoop is used to solve specific problems. This third edition covers recent changes to Hadoop, including material on the new MapReduce API, as well as MapReduce 2 and its more flexible execution model (YARN). Store large datasets with the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) Run distributed computations with MapReduce Use Hadoop’s data and I/O building blocks for compression, data integrity, serialization (including Avro), and persistence Discover common pitfalls and advanced features for writing real-world MapReduce programs Design, build, and administer a dedicated Hadoop cluster—or run Hadoop in the cloud Load data from relational databases into HDFS, using Sqoop Perform large-scale data processing with the Pig query language Analyze datasets with Hive, Hadoop’s data warehousing system Take advantage of HBase for structured and semi-structured data, and ZooKeeper for building distributed systems




Hadoop: The Definitive Guide


Book Description

Get ready to unlock the power of your data. With the fourth edition of this comprehensive guide, youâ??ll learn how to build and maintain reliable, scalable, distributed systems with Apache Hadoop. This book is ideal for programmers looking to analyze datasets of any size, and for administrators who want to set up and run Hadoop clusters. Using Hadoop 2 exclusively, author Tom White presents new chapters on YARN and several Hadoop-related projects such as Parquet, Flume, Crunch, and Spark. Youâ??ll learn about recent changes to Hadoop, and explore new case studies on Hadoopâ??s role in healthcare systems and genomics data processing. Learn fundamental components such as MapReduce, HDFS, and YARN Explore MapReduce in depth, including steps for developing applications with it Set up and maintain a Hadoop cluster running HDFS and MapReduce on YARN Learn two data formats: Avro for data serialization and Parquet for nested data Use data ingestion tools such as Flume (for streaming data) and Sqoop (for bulk data transfer) Understand how high-level data processing tools like Pig, Hive, Crunch, and Spark work with Hadoop Learn the HBase distributed database and the ZooKeeper distributed configuration service




Big Data Analytics with Hadoop 3


Book Description

Explore big data concepts, platforms, analytics, and their applications using the power of Hadoop 3 Key Features Learn Hadoop 3 to build effective big data analytics solutions on-premise and on cloud Integrate Hadoop with other big data tools such as R, Python, Apache Spark, and Apache Flink Exploit big data using Hadoop 3 with real-world examples Book Description Apache Hadoop is the most popular platform for big data processing, and can be combined with a host of other big data tools to build powerful analytics solutions. Big Data Analytics with Hadoop 3 shows you how to do just that, by providing insights into the software as well as its benefits with the help of practical examples. Once you have taken a tour of Hadoop 3’s latest features, you will get an overview of HDFS, MapReduce, and YARN, and how they enable faster, more efficient big data processing. You will then move on to learning how to integrate Hadoop with the open source tools, such as Python and R, to analyze and visualize data and perform statistical computing on big data. As you get acquainted with all this, you will explore how to use Hadoop 3 with Apache Spark and Apache Flink for real-time data analytics and stream processing. In addition to this, you will understand how to use Hadoop to build analytics solutions on the cloud and an end-to-end pipeline to perform big data analysis using practical use cases. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with the analytical capabilities of the Hadoop ecosystem. You will be able to build powerful solutions to perform big data analytics and get insight effortlessly. What you will learn Explore the new features of Hadoop 3 along with HDFS, YARN, and MapReduce Get well-versed with the analytical capabilities of Hadoop ecosystem using practical examples Integrate Hadoop with R and Python for more efficient big data processing Learn to use Hadoop with Apache Spark and Apache Flink for real-time data analytics Set up a Hadoop cluster on AWS cloud Perform big data analytics on AWS using Elastic Map Reduce Who this book is for Big Data Analytics with Hadoop 3 is for you if you are looking to build high-performance analytics solutions for your enterprise or business using Hadoop 3’s powerful features, or you’re new to big data analytics. A basic understanding of the Java programming language is required.




Hadoop Security


Book Description

As more corporations turn to Hadoop to store and process their most valuable data, the risk of a potential breach of those systems increases exponentially. This practical book not only shows Hadoop administrators and security architects how to protect Hadoop data from unauthorized access, it also shows how to limit the ability of an attacker to corrupt or modify data in the event of a security breach. Authors Ben Spivey and Joey Echeverria provide in-depth information about the security features available in Hadoop, and organize them according to common computer security concepts. You’ll also get real-world examples that demonstrate how you can apply these concepts to your use cases. Understand the challenges of securing distributed systems, particularly Hadoop Use best practices for preparing Hadoop cluster hardware as securely as possible Get an overview of the Kerberos network authentication protocol Delve into authorization and accounting principles as they apply to Hadoop Learn how to use mechanisms to protect data in a Hadoop cluster, both in transit and at rest Integrate Hadoop data ingest into enterprise-wide security architecture Ensure that security architecture reaches all the way to end-user access




Expert Hadoop Administration


Book Description

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. The Comprehensive, Up-to-Date Apache Hadoop Administration Handbook and Reference “Sam Alapati has worked with production Hadoop clusters for six years. His unique depth of experience has enabled him to write the go-to resource for all administrators looking to spec, size, expand, and secure production Hadoop clusters of any size.” —Paul Dix, Series Editor In Expert Hadoop® Administration, leading Hadoop administrator Sam R. Alapati brings together authoritative knowledge for creating, configuring, securing, managing, and optimizing production Hadoop clusters in any environment. Drawing on his experience with large-scale Hadoop administration, Alapati integrates action-oriented advice with carefully researched explanations of both problems and solutions. He covers an unmatched range of topics and offers an unparalleled collection of realistic examples. Alapati demystifies complex Hadoop environments, helping you understand exactly what happens behind the scenes when you administer your cluster. You’ll gain unprecedented insight as you walk through building clusters from scratch and configuring high availability, performance, security, encryption, and other key attributes. The high-value administration skills you learn here will be indispensable no matter what Hadoop distribution you use or what Hadoop applications you run. Understand Hadoop’s architecture from an administrator’s standpoint Create simple and fully distributed clusters Run MapReduce and Spark applications in a Hadoop cluster Manage and protect Hadoop data and high availability Work with HDFS commands, file permissions, and storage management Move data, and use YARN to allocate resources and schedule jobs Manage job workflows with Oozie and Hue Secure, monitor, log, and optimize Hadoop Benchmark and troubleshoot Hadoop




Mastering Hadoop


Book Description

Do you want to broaden your Hadoop skill set and take your knowledge to the next level? Do you wish to enhance your knowledge of Hadoop to solve challenging data processing problems? Are your Hadoop jobs, Pig scripts, or Hive queries not working as fast as you intend? Are you looking to understand the benefits of upgrading Hadoop? If the answer is yes to any of these, this book is for you. It assumes novice-level familiarity with Hadoop.




Mastering Apache Hadoop


Book Description

Unleash the Power of Big Data Processing with Apache Hadoop Ecosystem Are you ready to embark on a journey into the world of big data processing and analysis using Apache Hadoop? "Mastering Apache Hadoop" is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the capabilities of Hadoop for processing and managing massive datasets. Whether you're a data engineer seeking to optimize processing pipelines or a business analyst aiming to extract insights from large data, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to master the art of Hadoop-based data processing. Key Features: 1. Deep Dive into Hadoop Ecosystem: Immerse yourself in the core components and concepts of the Apache Hadoop ecosystem. Understand the architecture, components, and functionalities that make Hadoop a powerful platform for big data. 2. Installation and Configuration: Master the art of installing and configuring Hadoop on various platforms. Learn about cluster setup, resource management, and configuration settings for optimal performance. 3. Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS): Uncover the power of HDFS for distributed storage and data management. Explore concepts like replication, fault tolerance, and data placement to ensure data durability. 4. MapReduce and Data Processing: Delve into MapReduce, the core data processing paradigm in Hadoop. Learn how to write MapReduce jobs, optimize performance, and leverage parallel processing for efficient data analysis. 5. Data Ingestion and ETL: Discover techniques for ingesting and transforming data in Hadoop. Explore tools like Apache Sqoop and Apache Flume for extracting data from various sources and loading it into Hadoop. 6. Data Querying and Analysis: Master querying and analyzing data using Hadoop. Learn about Hive, Pig, and Spark SQL for querying structured and semi-structured data, and uncover insights that drive informed decisions. 7. Data Storage Formats: Explore data storage formats optimized for Hadoop. Learn about Avro, Parquet, and ORC, and understand how to choose the right format for efficient storage and retrieval. 8. Batch and Stream Processing: Uncover strategies for batch and real-time data processing in Hadoop. Learn how to use Apache Spark and Apache Flink to process data in both batch and streaming modes. 9. Data Visualization and Reporting: Discover techniques for visualizing and reporting on Hadoop data. Explore integration with tools like Apache Zeppelin and Tableau to create compelling visualizations. 10. Real-World Applications: Gain insights into real-world use cases of Apache Hadoop across industries. From financial analysis to social media sentiment analysis, explore how organizations are leveraging Hadoop's capabilities for data-driven innovation. Who This Book Is For: "Mastering Apache Hadoop" is an essential resource for data engineers, analysts, and IT professionals who want to excel in big data processing using Hadoop. Whether you're new to Hadoop or seeking advanced techniques, this book will guide you through the intricacies and empower you to harness the full potential of big data technology.