Big Data Fundamentals

The Definitive Plain-English Guide to Big Data for Business and Technology Professionals
Big Data Fundamentals provides a pragmatic, no-nonsense introduction to Big Data. Best-selling IT author Thomas Erl and his team clearly explain key Big Data concepts, theory and terminology, as well as fundamental technologies and techniques. All coverage is supported with case study examples and numerous simple diagrams.
The authors begin by explaining how Big Data can propel an organization forward by solving a spectrum of previously intractable business problems. Next, they demystify key analysis techniques and technologies and show how a Big Data solution environment can be built and integrated to offer competitive advantages.

• Features
  • - Presents vendor-neutral coverage of concepts, theory, terminology, technologies, key analysis/analytics techniques, and more
  • - Illuminates fundamental and advanced principles with hundreds of images, diagrams, and real case studies
  • - Clarifies the linkages between Big Data and existing enterprise technologies, analytics capabilities, and business intelligence systems
  • - Clear, consistent, logically organized, and up-to-date