CHAPTER 16
Hadoop in the Cloud
Hadoop requires commodity cluster hardware to operate. One solution is to design a cluster, procure hardware, select a distribution, install Hadoop, and administer the cluster in-house. Some vendors deliver a completely configured cluster based on customer specifications, but the jobs of administration, maintenance, and upgrading remain. Installing and maintaining a cluster can be an effective solution, but it requires significant initial investment; an experienced administration and maintenance staff; and data archival, backup, and restore facilities.
An alternative is to use a cloud solution. Numerous vendors ...
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