Essential Unix for Hadoop

In the next posts I will focus on Unix required as foundation for Hadoop. I will touch base all the commands needed for Hadoop ech system as well as a bit of Shell Programming which will be required at times to simplify execution of long commands (hadoop is famous for) at the command line.

Gearing up for Hadoop

For learning Hadoop, Java is a must as most of the programming in Mapreduce is done in Java. The basics of Java should be sufficient. The best book I would prefer is of course the complete reference by Herbert Schildt if you are a beginner or can go for Effective Java by Joshua bloch.

Hadoop Focus

I am exploring Hadoop now as I feel the future of data processing will be Hadoop and it's associated technologies.  Will start posting soon. I don't wish to delve into the fathoms of Big data (as it's theoretical) rather focus on the practical aspects of technology. I will start with the prerequisites and move into the actual ocean of Hadoop.