Analytics and Big Data

In this chapter, we outline some advanced tools and technologies, including the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, real-time data streams, scaling up machine learning algorithms, and fundamental issues such as data privacy and security. We cover much of the basic theory underlying the field of big data analytics in this chapter, but of course, we have only scratched the surface. Keep in mind that to apply the concepts contained in this overview of big data analytics, a much deeper understanding of the topics discussed herein is necessary.