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Big Data Foundations and Concepts

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1 Hours
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This learning path is actively in production. More content will be added to this page as it gets published and becomes available in the library. Planned content includes: 1. Big Data Foundations: Core Concepts (video course) 2. Big Data Foundations: Storage and Data Formats (video course) 3. Big Data Foundations: Data Ingestion and Movement Patterns (video course) 4. Big Data Foundations: Distributed Processing Principles (video course) 5. Big Data Foundations: The Modern Data Ecosystem (video course) 6. Big Data Foundations: Query Engines and Analytics (video course) 7. Big Data Foundations: Architecture and Governance (video course)

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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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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