Engineering Perspectives

Big Data    |    Beginner
  • 10 videos | 55m 37s
  • Includes Assessment
  • Earns a Badge
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Big data is a term for data sets so large that traditional data processing applications can't be used to perform meaningful analysis. Explore some of the engineering challenges of big data and how some companies have discovered solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Describe big data and the three v's
    Recall what factors are important when considering a big data infrastructure
    Recall some of the options when building a cloud based big data infrastructure
    Compare the pros and cons of building an in house big data infrastructure
    Recall the skill sets that individuals should have to make up the big data team
  • Describe the different software options that are available for big data analytics
    Recall the types of analytics that can be done with the data
    Compare the different types of data visualization that can be done with the analytics
    Recall how large companies have used big data analytics effectively
    Describe the risks involved when considering using big data as a solution

IN THIS COURSE

  • 7m 52s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe big data and the three Vs. FREE ACCESS
  • 5m 12s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recall what factors are important when considering a big data infrastructure. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Building Cloud Based Infrastructures
    3m 55s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recall some of the options when building a cloud-based big data infrastructure. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Building On Site Infrastructures
    2m 43s
    In this video, learn how to compare the pros and cons of building a big data infrastructure in-house. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Building Big Data Teams
    10m
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to recall the skill sets that individuals should have to make up the big data team. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Examining Software Options
    4m 33s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the different software options available for big data analytics. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Examining Analytics
    6m 15s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recall the types of analytics that can be done with the data. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Communicating Actionable Insights
    4m 16s
    In this video, learn how to compare different types of data visualization that can be done with analytics. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Examining Real World Examples
    4m 32s
    After completing this video, you will be able to recall how large companies have used big data analytics effectively. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Examining Big Data Risks
    6m 20s
    After completing this video, you will be able to describe the risks involved when considering using big data as a solution. FREE ACCESS

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