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Enterprise data architecture best practices

• Inside the Microsoft Azure HDInsight cloud infrastructure

  Azure HDInsight is a cloud implementation of Apache Hadoop that provides a software framework designed for processing, analyzing and reporting on big data. Continue Reading

• Big data platforms pose structural issues for new users

  Big data systems require the same kind of data partitioning and setup steps as conventional ones do. But first, users have to learn how to make that process work in Hadoop and Spark. Continue Reading

• What to consider when evaluating Hadoop vendors

  Before you evaluate specific Hadoop software or subscriptions, examine what features the vendor distributions provide and how they match your big data management needs. Continue Reading

• How a Hadoop distribution can help you manage big data

  To help you determine if a commercial Hadoop distribution could benefit your organization, consultant David Loshin examines big data use cases and applications that Hadoop can support. Continue Reading

• Cloud data warehouse guide: Using Redshift, rival platforms

  Like other cloud services, cloud data warehouse platforms can offer potential savings, faster rollouts and the ability to scale up or down easily -- but there are challenges, too. Continue Reading

• Exploring Hadoop distributions for managing big data

  Companies of all sizes can use Hadoop, as vendors sell packages that bundle Hadoop distributions with different levels of support, as well as enhanced commercial distributions.Continue Reading

• Spark vs. Hadoop: Is big data engine a replacement part?

  How the relationship between Spark and Hadoop will play out is an open question. We asked IT pros whether they see Spark more as a Hadoop companion or competitor.Continue Reading

• SQL-Hadoop duo looks to ease programming in big data apps

  An emerging crop of SQL-on-Hadoop query engines are enabling users to pair up the database programming language and big data framework, letting SQL developers query Hadoop data.Continue Reading

• LBS technology expands customer service, business operations

  Many modern consumers and workers are always tuned-in to the digital world. They have laptops, tablets and smartphones that chirp and beep away with incoming messages. Those devices are also sending out information -- tweets and texts, yes -- but ...Continue Reading

• Types of NoSQL databases and key criteria for choosing them

  In a book excerpt, consultant Dan Sullivan offers insights into how to select the right type of NoSQL database for the right application in your organization.Continue Reading

• Sales intelligence tools shape strategies, customer experience

  Sales intelligence is making brainiacs out of sales reps. As companies look for ways to capture the attention of customers new and old, many are turning to analytics tools and data to help seal the deal.
  
  Some use data to shape sales ...Continue Reading

• Which in-memory DBMS best fits your company's needs?

  Database expert Craig S. Mullins examines some top in-memory DBMS software offerings to help you determine which is the best fit for your organization.Continue Reading

• How to determine which NoSQL DBMS best fits your needs

  Database expert Craig S. Mullins examines top NoSQL DBMS software to help you determine which product aligns with the requirements of your organization.Continue Reading

• Talking Data podcast goes to data journalism and analytics school

  In this episode of the Talking Data podcast, TechTarget editors report on their experiences learning to do data journalism, including all the work needed to get data ready for analysis.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Power BI in Convergence spotlight; Apache Spark draws interest

  While Power BI took center stage at Microsoft Convergence, many users are struggling with CRM basics. Also: insight on the Spark processing engine.Continue Reading