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Big Data Foundations and Concepts
7 Courses
6 Hours
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Big data is a term that describes datasets whose scale, complexity, or speed exceeds the limits of traditional data systems. This path is designed for learners who want a clear, practical foundation in how modern organizations store, process, and analyze data at scale.
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Big Data Foundations and Concepts
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What You'll Learn
- Core big data concepts and terminology
- Considerations for storage and data formats in big data systems
- Considerations for data ingestion and movement in big data systems
- Considerations for distributed processing in big data systems
- Considerations for tooling and platforms in big data systems
- Considerations for query engines and analytics in big data systems
- Considerations for architecture and governance in big data systems
Prerequisites
- Learners interested in this skill path should have a foundational understanding of core data concepts like databases, structured vs. unstructured data, SQL, and basic analytics terminology.
Related topics
- Data engineering
- Data warehousing
- Stream processing
- Data architecture
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