The Role of Hadoop Technology in the Implementation of Big Data Concept

Abstract

Thanks to the incredible speed of the development of Information and Communication Technologies, a huge amount of information is generated in the world today that is increasing with every day. Since such a large amount of data could not be stored and processed (in real or reasonable time) using conventional methods of storing and processing data, a new paradigm of storage, processing and managing of large quantities, variety and data processing speed called the Big Data concept appeared. The aim of this paper is to try to explain the need and significance of the Big Data concept, the changes in data manifestations from the Big Data concept and the role of Hadoop technology as a whole and its components individually in the practical realization of this concept. Since the practical realization of the Big Data concept would not be possible without the corresponding components of Hadoop technology, the paper will deal with the aspects of economics and productivity of storage, processing and data analysis.