Hadoop is a framework for distributed storage and processing of large datasets across clusters of computers. It provides an alternative to traditional relational database management systems and grid computing by allowing storage and processing of data on commodity hardware. The document recommends downloading a Hadoop sandbox distribution, installing and running it, trying sample use cases, and reading more materials to learn Hadoop fundamentals.
18. What’s next?
1.Get HDP Sandbox from
http://hortonworks.com/hdp/downloads/
2.Install and run
3.Try to run sample cases from
http://hortonworks.com/use-cases/
4.Read the book