1. Big Data Technologies
S.Ummul Hyrul Fathima M.E.,
Assistant Professor,
Dept. Of Computer Science & Engineering,
Mohamed Sathak Engineering College.
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1. Data Storage Technologies
Data storage technologies are used to store massive volumes of
structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. They ensure
data is reliable, scalable, and accessible across distributed
systems. These systems support fault tolerance by replicating
data across multiple nodes.
They are optimized for write-heavy, read-heavy, or balanced
workloads depending on the use case. Efficient data storage is
the foundation of any big data architecture, enabling further
processing and analytics.
Technologies like HDFS, NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB,
Cassandra), and cloud storage (e.g., Amazon S3) are widely
used.
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2. Data Mining Technologies
Data mining technologies help in extracting hidden patterns,
relationships, and trends from large datasets. They apply
machine learning, statistical, and mathematical algorithms to
explore the data. These technologies support tasks like
classification, clustering, association rule mining, and anomaly
detection.
They are essential for turning raw data into meaningful and
actionable insights. Data mining is commonly used in sectors like
marketing, fraud detection, and healthcare analytics.
Popular tools include Weka, RapidMiner, KNIME, and languages
like R and Python.
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3. Data Analytics Technologies
Data analytics technologies are used to analyze, interpret, and
gain insights from large-scale data. They cover various types of
analytics — descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive.
They allow organizations to make data-driven decisions, forecast
outcomes, and optimize operations. Analytics platforms can
work on real-time or batch data depending on business needs.
They are central to business intelligence, customer analysis, risk
modeling, and operational optimization.
Technologies include Apache Spark, Presto, Hive, and data
science tools like R and Python.
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4. Data Visualization Technologies
Data visualization technologies help in representing data visually
using charts, graphs, maps, and dashboards. They transform
complex data into easily understandable visuals for better insight
and decision-making.
These technologies support real-time, interactive, and multi-
dimensional visualization. They are commonly used in reporting,
performance monitoring, and storytelling with data. Visualization
plays a key role in communicating results of data analysis to
stakeholders effectively.
Popular tools include Tableau, Power BI, Plotly, and libraries like
D3.js, Matplotlib, and Seaborn.
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Hadoop
Hadoop is an open-source framework for processing and
storing large datasets in a distributed environment. It uses
clusters of computers to break down data and process it in
parallel. The core components include HDFS (storage) and
MapReduce (processing). It supports a wide ecosystem
including Hive, Pig, and HBase. It works well with semi-
structured and unstructured data.
Key Features:
Distributed storage (HDFS)
Fault tolerance
Scalable and cost-effective
Batch data processing
Supports diverse data types
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Spark
Apache Spark is an open-source data processing engine built
for speed and ease of use. It performs in-memory computation,
making it faster than Hadoop MapReduce. Spark supports
multiple languages like Python, Scala, Java, and R. It includes
libraries for machine learning, streaming, SQL, and graph
processing. Spark is ideal for both batch and real-time
workloads.
Key Features:
In-memory processing
Supports ML, streaming, graph analytics
High speed for big data
APIs in multiple languages
Compatible with many data sources
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Presto
Presto is an open-source distributed SQL query engine for big
data analytics. It allows querying data where it lives — including
HDFS, S3, RDBMS, and NoSQL systems. Presto was developed by
Facebook for fast interactive queries. It supports ANSI SQL syntax
and integrates with Hive metadata. Suitable for OLAP-style
analytics and ad hoc queries. Presto separates compute from
storage for better scalability. Commonly used in big data
platforms like AWS Athena.
Key Features:
Distributed SQL query engine
Connects to multiple data sources
Low-latency, interactive querying
ANSI SQL support
Scalable and open-source
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Hive
Apache Hive is a data warehouse software built on
Hadoop. It provides SQL-like access (HiveQL) to data stored
in HDFS. Hive queries are compiled into MapReduce or
Spark jobs. It supports tables, partitions, and user-defined
functions. Ideal for data summarization, reporting, and ETL.
Works well for structured data in a batch environment.
Integrates with tools like Hue, Presto, and Spark.
Key Features:
SQL-like language (HiveQL)
Batch-oriented analytics
Compatible with HDFS
Easy integration with Hadoop tools
Supports partitioning and bucketing
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Splunk
Splunk is a data platform for searching, monitoring, and
analyzing machine-generated data. It processes logs and
events in real time from diverse sources like servers, apps, and
IoT. Splunk indexes the data and provides powerful search and
visualization capabilities. Supports alerting, dashboards, and
predictive analytics. Used widely for IT operations, security, and
compliance. Can handle structured and unstructured log data.
Available in both on-prem and cloud versions.
Key Features:
Real-time log monitoring
Searchable indexed data
Interactive dashboards
Machine learning integration
Security and IT operations use cases
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KNIME
KNIME is an open-source analytics platform for data science
and machine learning. It uses a drag-and-drop GUI to build
data workflows without coding. Supports data cleaning,
transformation, modeling, and visualization. Integrates with
Python, R, Weka, and TensorFlow. Suitable for both beginners
and advanced users. Often used in bioinformatics, finance, and
retail analytics. Commercial extensions provide big data and
cloud capabilities
Key Features:
Visual workflow interface
Open-source and extensible
Integrates with ML libraries
Advanced data preprocessing tools
Supports big data and cloud plugins
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Elasticsearch
Elasticsearch is a distributed search and analytics engine built
on Apache Lucene. It indexes data in near real-time and
supports full-text search. Commonly used for log analytics, site
search, and business intelligence. Supports RESTful APIs for
querying and integration. Works seamlessly with Logstash and
Kibana (ELK stack). Handles structured, unstructured, and
time-series data. Highly scalable and fault-tolerant.
Key Features:
Real-time indexing and search
Scalable, distributed architecture
Full-text and structured search
REST API access
Integration with Kibana for visualization
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R Language
R is a statistical computing language widely used in data
science and analytics. It provides extensive libraries for data
manipulation, visualization, and modeling. Ideal for statistical
analysis, forecasting, and machine learning. R supports both
command-line scripting and GUI environments like RStudio.
Extremely popular in academia, healthcare, and finance.
Key Features:
Strong in statistical modeling
Extensive data visualization support
Open-source with large package library
Integrates with Hadoop and Spark
Ideal for advanced analytics and reporting
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Blockchain
Blockchain is a decentralized, immutable ledger used for secure
data transactions. Each block contains a record, timestamp, and
link to the previous block. Data stored in blockchain is tamper-
proof and verified by consensus. Used in finance, supply chain,
healthcare, and identity management. Supports smart contracts
that execute code automatically. Combines cryptography,
consensus, and decentralization. Increasingly explored for secure
big data environments.
Key Features:
Decentralized and transparent
Tamper-resistant ledger
Cryptographic security
Consensus-driven validation
Ideal for secure data sharing and audit trails
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Plotly
Plotly is a graphing and visualization library for creating
interactive charts. Supports Python, R, JavaScript, and other
environments. Used for dashboards, scientific charts, and
business analytics. Works well with web apps, Jupyter
Notebooks, and BI tools. Enables drill-downs, animations, and
real-time visual updates. Offers open-source and commercial
versions (Dash framework). Popular for visualizing complex
statistical and ML data.
Key Features:
Interactive and real-time plots
Multiplatform support (Python, JS, R)
Dashboards and web app integration
Highly customizable
Open-source with cloud version
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RapidMiner
RapidMiner is a visual data science platform for machine
learning and analytics. Offers a no-code, drag-and-drop
interface for building models. Supports data prep, clustering,
classification, regression, and more. Integrates with R, Python,
Spark, and Weka. Widely used in business intelligence and
research. Offers both open-source and enterprise editions.
Strong automation and model evaluation tools.
Key Features:
Visual modeling environment
Rich ML algorithm library
Seamless integration with external tools
Enterprise-ready features
Useful for beginners and experts alike
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Cassandra
Cassandra is a highly scalable, distributed NoSQL database designed
for high availability. It uses a peer-to-peer architecture, meaning all
nodes are equal with no single point of failure. Cassandra handles
massive amounts of data across multiple data centers and cloud
regions. It uses a wide-column store data model ideal for time-series or
sensor data. Offers tunable consistency, allowing trade-offs between
availability and consistency. It is optimized for high write throughput
and fast data ingestion. Widely used in applications requiring uptime,
like IoT, banking, and messaging.
Key Features:
Peer-to-peer distributed architecture
Horizontal scalability
High write performance
Tunable consistency levels
Fault-tolerant and decentralized
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Tableau
Tableau is a powerful business intelligence (BI) and data
visualization platform. It allows users to connect to various data
sources and create interactive dashboards. With its drag-and-drop
interface, it makes data exploration easy for non-technical users.
Supports real-time analytics and storytelling with visual cues.
Compatible with cloud and on-premise data warehouses like
Snowflake, Redshift, and SQL Server. It enables sharing insights
securely across teams or through the web. Popular in business,
finance, marketing, and operations analytics.
Key Features:
User-friendly drag-and-drop interface
Interactive dashboards and filters
Real-time data visualization
Connects to multiple data sources
Secure sharing and collaboration
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MongoDB
MongoDB is a document-oriented NoSQL database built for
scalability and flexibility. It stores data in BSON (binary JSON)
documents, supporting nested structures and dynamic schemas.
Ideal for handling semi-structured data like user profiles, product
catalogs, and logs. MongoDB is horizontally scalable using sharding
and supports replica sets for high availability. It supports powerful
querying, indexing, and aggregation capabilities. Integrates easily
with applications via native drivers in multiple languages. Common
in web, mobile, and IoT applications for fast development cycles.
Key Features:
JSON-like document storage
Schema-less and flexible
High availability via replication
Auto-sharding for scalability
Rich query and aggregation tools