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IT Executive’s Guide to Big Data and Hadoop

Big data has the potential to transform the way you run your organization, and a conversation about big data is incomplete without mentioning Apache Hadoop. Large and small enterprises alike use Hadoop to store, manage and analyze large amounts of data to gain better understanding of their business. In this highly dynamic field, nonstop innovation goes beyond the original batch processing scenarios to influence new use cases like streaming and real-time analysis – but where do you start?

Download The IT Executive’s Guide to Big Data and Hadoop to learn:

When “plain old” data turns into big data and a basic understanding of database sizes
Implications of not handling big data correctly
10 things to look for when evaluating Hadoop technology

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DDoS Attack Tools

This white paper is for security and networking professionals charged with protecting their networks against the debilitating effects of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.In this paper, we define and classify current DDoS threats and outline…

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SQL-on-Hadoop Engines Explained

Hadoop is regarded as one of the best platforms for storing and managing big data – but Hadoop APIs like HDFS, MapReduce and HBase can be quite complex for non-technical users. A programming interface must be put into place to retain Hadoop’s performance and scalability while being leveraged by reporting and analytics tools non-technical users understand and recognize. SQL is a high‐ level, declarative, and standardized database language, it’s familiar to countless BI specialists, it’s supported by almost all reporting and analytical tools, and has proven its worth over and over again.

Download SQL-on-Hadoop Engines Explained to learn about:

Real world SQL-on-Hadoop use cases
How to solve some challenges that come with leveraging an SQL-on-Hadoop engine
Details about Apache Drill, the SQL-on-Hadoop engine that supports HDFS and HBase access

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Windows Server 2012 Are You Ready?

Evaluating the benefits and challenges of making the transition to Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2? With Microsoft discontinuing support for Windows Server 2003, it’s time to plan your move to avoid possible server management, performance, security a…

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The 2015 Application & Service Delivery Handbook Part 1

The 2015 Application and Service Delivery Handbook will be published both in its entirety and in a serial fashion. This is the first of the serial publications. The primary goal of this publication is to describe how the application and service deliv…

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Easy, Real-Time Access to Data with Apache Drill

Leveraging an SQL-on-Hadoop engine and BI tools gives the everyday user access to valuable data without relying on having in-depth knowledge of technical application programming interfaces. Apache Drill is a new project which makes SQL on modern data structures in Hadoop, NoSQL, and more easier than ever.

In this panel discussion, Matt Aslett from 451 Research with an end-user and the Apache Drill architect, will explore the major role SQL-on-Hadoop technologies play in organizations and cover real implementation stories. Watch this webcast to learn:

Key benefits and use cases for Apache Drill and other SQL approaches
Challenges in designing and delivering SQL-on-Hadoop
The future of Drill — an architect’s perspective on what’s next

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Zeta Architecture: Simplifying Business Processes

Expectations for data processing in the enterprise continue to grow from “good enough” to “we need more…and faster.” The Zeta Architecture is an enterprise architecture that enables simplified business processes and gives you a scalable way to quickly integrate data into your business.

In this paper, you’ll learn:

How to set goals with this new enterprise architectural approach
What the seven pluggable components of this new architecture are
Implementation examples
How to integrate your business applications into the Zeta architecture

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The Move to Exchange 2013: Migraine or Migration?

Migrating something as critical as your Exchange messaging system takes a lot of preparation – whether you’re transitioning from a legacy platform, consolidating multiple Exchange environments or upgrading to a more recent Exchange version. Read this white paper to: