MapReduce is a framework for scalable parallel data processing popularized by Google. Although initially used for simple large-scale text processing, map/reduce has recently been expanded to serve some application tasks normally performed by traditional relational databases.
You Will Learn
* The basics of Map/Reduce programming in Java
* The application domains where the framework is most appropriate
* How to build analytic database systems that handle large datasets and multiple data sources robustly
* Evaluate data warehousing vendors in a realistic and unbiased way
* Emerging trends to combine Map/Reduce with standard SQL for improved power and efficiency
Geared To
* Programmers
* Developers
* Database Administrators
* Data warehouse managers
* CIOs
* CTOs