{"product_id":"big-data-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Big Data For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJudith S. Hurwitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlan Nugent\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFern Halper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind the right big data solution for your business or organization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig data management is one of the major challenges facing business, industry, and not-for-profit organizations. Data sets such as customer transactions for a mega-retailer, weather patterns monitored by meteorologists, or social network activity can quickly outpace the capacity of traditional data management tools. If you need to develop or manage big data solutions, you'll appreciate how these four experts define, explain, and guide you through this new and often confusing concept. You'll learn what it is, why it matters, and how to choose and implement solutions that work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffectively managing big data is an issue of growing importance to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, government, and IT professionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthors are experts in information management, big data, and a variety of solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains big data in detail and discusses how to select and implement a solution, security concerns to consider, data storage and presentation issues, analytics, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides essential information in a no-nonsense, easy-to-understand style that is empowering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBig Data For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e cuts through the confusion and helps you take charge of big data solutions for your organization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeverage big data tools and architectures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore how big data can transform your business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrate structured and unstructured data into your big data environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse predictive analytics to make better decisions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHere's the guide that can keep big data from becoming a big headache!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig data can be a complex concept. \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e to the rescue! Here's a plain-English explanation of what big data is (and isn't), the technology and database options supporting it, analytics that help you get meaning from your data, how to manage it, and what it can do for your company. Business executive or IT person, here's what you need to know.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat it is -- get your mind around big data from both a technical and business perspective\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize it -- meet the big data stack and learn about different architectural levels, operational databases, organizing databases, and analytical data warehouses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBig data computing model -- explore distributed computing as well as the power of virtualization and the cloud\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHadoop and MapReduce -- learn the importance of Hadoop and MapReduce for big data analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet analytical -- identify analytics tools for big data and evaluate the various new models that are evolving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReady? Implement -- discover how to implement your big data solution with an eye to operationalizing and protecting your data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat it means -- see the importance of big data to your organization and how it's used to solve problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA definition of big data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfiles of various available technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of the cloud\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow MapReduce aids big data management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy Hadoop is so important\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome specific uses for text analytics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to approach big data security and privacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen best practices for managing big data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Hurwitz\u003c\/b\u003e is an expert in cloud computing, information management, and business strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Nugent\u003c\/b\u003e has extensive experience in cloud-based big data solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Fern Halper\u003c\/b\u003e specializes in big data and analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcia Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e specializes in cloud infrastructure, information management, and analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.31 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702042398783,"sku":"9781118504222","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/496db13e264ab98621daa85673cc03b8.webp?v=1765022921","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/big-data-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}