Big Data Fundamentals

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  • 7 videos | 19m 8s
  • Includes Assessment
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  • Certification PMI PDU
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You've probably heard of big data technologies, but what exactly are they, and how can using big data give your organization a competitive advantage? In this course, you'll learn about dealing with big data, the benefits that big data strategies provide, and the types of data and data sets big data incorporates. You'll also be introduced to the different ways it can be applied, depending on your market sector. Finally, this course covers some fundamental security challenges of big data and some best practices for managing big data through an effective information lifecycle.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Recognize the key characteristics of big data
    Identify the benefits of big data to organizations
    Distinguish between the two types of data source in big data
  • Recognize applications of big data by market sector
    Identify best practices for securing big data
    Recognize the phases of the data lifecycle

IN THIS COURSE

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    3.  Benefits of Big Data
    3m 6s
    In this video, you will learn how to identify the benefits of big data for organizations. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Data Source Types for Big Data
    3m 6s
    During this video, you will learn how to distinguish between the two types of data sources in big data. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Big Data by Market Sector
    3m 20s
    Discover how to recognize applications of big data by market sector. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Big Data and Security
    3m
    In this video, you will learn how to identify best practices for securing big data. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Phases of the Data Life Cycle
    2m 49s
    During this video, you will learn how to recognize the phases of the data life cycle. FREE ACCESS

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