Spark for High-speed Big Data Analytics

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. Spark is an open-source, massively parallel, in-memory solution that allows you to run big data analytics pipelines at high speed. Use this course to learn how Apache Spark works and gain an understanding of its architecture. As you progress, investigate the industry-leading examples of Uber and Alibaba to recognize how Spark can add business value to data in many industry types. Moving along, compare the functionality of Spark and Hadoop in relation to use cases, identifying when using Spark is most advantageous. Finally, explore fundamental Spark characteristics, optimization techniques, and best practices. When you've completed this course, you'll have a solid theoretical understanding of how and when to use Apache Spark for specific big data analytics tasks.