Big data tools and platforms

Abstract

The fast evolving Big Data Tools and Platforms space has given rise to various technologies to deal with different Big Data use cases. However, because of the multitude of the tools and platforms involved it is often difficult for the Big Data practitioners to understand and select the right tools for addressing a given business problem related to Big Data. In this chapter we cover an introductory discussion to the various Big Data Tools and Platforms with the aim of providing necessary breadth and depth to the Big Data practitioner so that they can have a reasonable background to start with to support the Big Data initiatives in their organizations. We start with the discussion of common Technical Concepts and Patterns typically used by the core Big Data Tools and Platforms. Then we delve into the individual characteristics of different categories of the Big Data Tools and Platforms in detail. Then we also cover the applicability of the various categories of Big Data Tools and Platforms to various enterprise level Big Data use cases. Finally, we discuss the future works happening in this space to cover the newer patterns, tools and platforms to be watched for implementation of Big Data use cases.