Part 1:

Big Data?

What are the newer approaches for handling “big data”? How can the Apache Hadoop Project support this approach? Take a look at the following website and discuss your thoughts:

http://hadoop.apache.org/

Part 2:

Answer the following questions:

1. Identify the steps in the system selection process.

2. Identify the steps in the system implementation process.

Answer:

System Selection Steps

• Planning
• Organization of the project
• Defining scope of project
• System analysis
• Request for proposal
• Evaluation of systems
• Selection of system
• Contract negotiation

Implementation Steps

• Site/space preparation
• Installation of hardware/software/networks
• Programming modifications to software
• User configurations and settings
• Interface development
• Report design

Implementation Steps

• Screen design
• Testing
• Training
• Go-live
• Evaluation