Big data analytics and cloud computing is the fastest growing technologies in current era. This text book serves as a purpose in providing an understanding of big data principles and framework at the beginner?s level. The text book covers various essential concepts of big-data analytics and processing tools such as HADOOP and YARN. The Textbook covers an analogical understanding on bridging cloud computing with big-data technologies with essential cloud infrastructure protocol and ecosystem concepts.

PART I: Hadoop Distributed File System Basics, Running Example Programs and Benchmarks, Hadoop MapReduce Framework Essential Hadoop Tools, Hadoop YARN Applications, Managing Hadoop with Apache Ambari, Basic Hadoop Administration Procedures

PART II: Introduction to Cloud Computing: Origins and Influences, Basic Concepts and Terminology, Goals and Benefits, Risks and Challenges. Fundamental Concepts and Models: Roles and Boundaries, Cloud Characteristics, Cloud Delivery Models, Cloud Deployment Models. Cloud Computing Technologies:Broadband networks and internet architecture, data center technology, virtualization technology, web technology, multi-tenant technology, service Technology Cloud Infrastructure Mechanisms:Logical Network Perimeter, Virtual Server, Cloud Storage Device, Cloud Usage Monitor, Resource Replication, Ready-made environment