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Advanced analytics on your Big Data with latest Apache Spark 2.x About This Book An advanced guide with a combination of instructions and practical examples to extend the most up-to date Spark functionalities. Extend your data processing capabilities to process huge chunk of data in minimum time using advanced concepts in Spark. Master the art of real-time processing with the help of Apache Spark 2.x Who This Book Is For If you are a developer with some experience with Spark and want to strengthen your knowledge of how to get around in the world of Spark, then this book is ideal for you. Basic knowledge of Linux, Hadoop and Spark is assumed. Reasonable knowledge of Scala is expected. What You Will Learn Examine Advanced Machine Learning and DeepLearning with MLlib, SparkML, SystemML, H2O and DeepLearning4J Study highly optimised unified batch and real-time data processing using SparkSQL and Structured Streaming Evaluate large-scale Graph Processing and Analysis using GraphX and GraphFrames Apply Apache Spark in Elastic deployments using Jupyter and Zeppelin Notebooks, Docker, Kubernetes and the IBM Cloud Understand internal details of cost based optimizers used in Catalyst, SystemML and GraphFrames Learn how specific parameter settings affect overall performance of an Apache Spark cluster Leverage Scala, R and python for your data science projects In Detail Apache Spark is an in-memory cluster-based parallel processing system that provides a wide range of functionalities such as graph processing, machine learning, stream processing, and SQL. This book aims to take your knowledge of Spark to the next level by teaching you how to expand Spark's functionality and implement your data flows and machine/deep learning programs on top of the platform. The book commences with an overview of the Spark ecosystem. It will introduce you to Project Tungsten and Catalyst, two of the major advancements of Apache Spark 2.x. You will understand how memory management and binary processing, cache-aware computation, and code generation are used to speed things up dramatically. The book extends to show how to incorporate H20, SystemML, and Deeplearning4j for machine learning, and Jupyter Notebooks and Kubernetes/Docker for cloud-based Spark. During the course of the book, you will learn about the latest enhancements to Apache Spark 2.x, such as interactive querying of live data and unifying DataFrames and Datasets. You will also learn about the updates on the APIs and how DataFrames and Datasets affect SQL, machine learning, graph processing, and streaming. You will learn to use Spark as a big data operating system, understand how to implement advanced analytics on the new APIs, and explore how easy it is to use Spark in day-to-day tasks. Style and approach This book is an extensive guide to Apache Spark modules and tools and shows how Spark's functionality can be extended for real-time processing and storage with worked examples.

Advanced analytics on your Big Data with latest Apache Spark 2.xAbout This Book* An advanced guide with a combination of instructions and practical examples to extend the most up-to date Spark functionalities.* Extend your data processing capabilities to process huge chunk of data in minimum time using advanced concepts in Spark.* Master the art of real-time processing with the help of Apache Spark 2.xWho This Book Is ForIf you are a developer with some experience with Spark and want to strengthen your knowledge of how to get around in the world of Spark, then this book is ideal for you. Basic knowledge of Linux, Hadoop and Spark is assumed. Reasonable knowledge of Scala is expected.What You Will Learn* Examine Advanced Machine Learning and DeepLearning with MLlib, SparkML, SystemML, H2O and DeepLearning4J* Study highly optimised unified batch and real-time data processing using SparkSQL and Structured Streaming* Evaluate large-scale Graph Processing and Analysis using GraphX and GraphFrames* Apply Apache Spark in Elastic deployments using Jupyter and Zeppelin Notebooks, Docker, Kubernetes and the IBM Cloud* Understand internal details of cost based optimizers used in Catalyst, SystemML and GraphFrames* Learn how specific parameter settings affect overall performance of an Apache Spark cluster* Leverage Scala, R and python for your data science projectsIn DetailApache Spark is an in-memory cluster-based parallel processing system that provides a wide range of functionalities such as graph processing, machine learning, stream processing, and SQL. This book aims to take your knowledge of Spark to the next level by teaching you how to expand Spark's functionality and implement your data flows and machine/deep learning programs on top of the platform.The book commences with an overview of the Spark ecosystem. It will introduce you to Project Tungsten and Catalyst, two of the major advancements of Apache Spark 2.x.You will understand how memory management and binary processing, cache-aware computation, and code generation are used to speed things up dramatically. The book extends to show how to incorporate H20, SystemML, and Deeplearning4j for machine learning, and Jupyter Notebooks and Kubernetes/Docker for cloud-based Spark. During the course of the book, you will learn about the latest enhancements to Apache Spark 2.x, such as interactive querying of live data and unifying DataFrames and Datasets.You will also learn about the updates on the APIs and how DataFrames and Datasets affect SQL, machine learning, graph processing, and streaming. You will learn to use Spark as a big data operating system, understand how to implement advanced analytics on the new APIs, and explore how easy it is to use Spark in day-to-day tasks.Style and approachThis book is an extensive guide to Apache Spark modules and tools and shows how Spark's functionality can be extended for real-time processing and storage with worked examples.

Unlock the complexities of machine learning algorithms in Spark to generate useful data insights through this data analysis tutorial About This Book Process and analyze big data in a distributed and scalable way Write sophisticated Spark pipelines that incorporate elaborate extraction Build and use regression models to predict flight delays Who This Book Is For Are you a developer with a background in machine learning and statistics who is feeling limited by the current slow and “small data” machine learning tools? Then this is the book for you! In this book, you will create scalable machine learning applications to power a modern data-driven business using Spark. We assume that you already know the machine learning concepts and algorithms and have Spark up and running (whether on a cluster or locally) and have a basic knowledge of the various libraries contained in Spark. What You Will Learn Use Spark streams to cluster tweets online Run the PageRank algorithm to compute user influence Perform complex manipulation of DataFrames using Spark Define Spark pipelines to compose individual data transformations Utilize generated models for off-line/on-line prediction Transfer the learning from an ensemble to a simpler Neural Network Understand basic graph properties and important graph operations Use GraphFrames, an extension of DataFrames to graphs, to study graphs using an elegant query language Use K-means algorithm to cluster movie reviews dataset In Detail The purpose of machine learning is to build systems that learn from data. Being able to understand trends and patterns in complex data is critical to success; it is one of the key strategies to unlock growth in the challenging contemporary marketplace today. With the meteoric rise of machine learning, developers are now keen on finding out how can they make their Spark applications smarter. This book gives you access to transform data into actionable knowledge. The book commences by defining machine learning primitives by the MLlib and H2O libraries. You will learn how to use Binary classification to detect the Higgs Boson particle in the huge amount of data produced by CERN particle collider and classify daily health activities using ensemble Methods for Multi-Class Classification. Next, you will solve a typical regression problem involving flight delay predictions and write sophisticated Spark pipelines. You will analyze Twitter data with help of the doc2vec algorithm and K-means clustering. Finally, you will build different pattern mining models using MLlib, perform complex manipulation of DataFrames using Spark and Spark SQL, and deploy your app in a Spark streaming environment. Style and approach This book takes a practical approach to help you get to grips with using Spark for analytics and to implement machine learning algorithms. We'll teach you about advanced applications of machine learning through illustrative examples. These examples will equip you to harness the potential of machine learning, through Spark, in a variety of enterprise-grade systems.

Gain expertise in processing and storing data by using advanced techniques with Apache SparkAbout This Book- Explore the integration of Apache Spark with third party applications such as H20, Databricks and Titan- Evaluate how Cassandra and Hbase can be used for storage- An advanced guide with a combination of instructions and practical examples to extend the most up-to date Spark functionalitiesWho This Book Is ForIf you are a developer with some experience with Spark and want to strengthen your knowledge of how to get around in the world of Spark, then this book is ideal for you. Basic knowledge of Linux, Hadoop and Spark is assumed. Reasonable knowledge of Scala is expected.What You Will Learn- Extend the tools available for processing and storage- Examine clustering and classification using MLlib- Discover Spark stream processing via Flume, HDFS- Create a schema in Spark SQL, and learn how a Spark schema can be populated with data- Study Spark based graph processing using Spark GraphX- Combine Spark with H20 and deep learning and learn why it is useful- Evaluate how graph storage works with Apache Spark, Titan, HBase and Cassandra- Use Apache Spark in the cloud with Databricks and AWSIn DetailApache Spark is an in-memory cluster based parallel processing system that provides a wide range of functionality like graph processing, machine learning, stream processing and SQL. It operates at unprecedented speeds, is easy to use and offers a rich set of data transformations.This book aims to take your limited knowledge of Spark to the next level by teaching you how to expand Spark functionality. The book commences with an overview of the Spark eco-system. You will learn how to use MLlib to create a fully working neural net for handwriting recognition. You will then discover how stream processing can be tuned for optimal performance and to ensure parallel processing. The book extends to show how to incorporate H20 for machine learning, Titan for graph based storage, Databricks for cloud-based Spark. Intermediate Scala based code examples are provided for Apache Spark module processing in a CentOS Linux and Databricks cloud environment.Style and approachThis book is an extensive guide to Apache Spark modules and tools and shows how Spark's functionality can be extended for real-time processing and storage with worked examples.

If you’re like most R users, you have deep knowledge and love for statistics. But as your organization continues to collect huge amounts of data, adding tools such as Apache Spark makes a lot of sense. With this practical book, data scientists and professionals working with large-scale data applications will learn how to use Spark from R to tackle big data and big compute problems. Authors Javier Luraschi, Kevin Kuo, and Edgar Ruiz show you how to use R with Spark to solve different data analysis problems. This book covers relevant data science topics, cluster computing, and issues that should interest even the most advanced users. Analyze, explore, transform, and visualize data in Apache Spark with R Create statistical models to extract information and predict outcomes; automate the process in production-ready workflows Perform analysis and modeling across many machines using distributed computing techniques Use large-scale data from multiple sources and different formats with ease from within Spark Learn about alternative modeling frameworks for graph processing, geospatial analysis, and genomics at scale Dive into advanced topics including custom transformations, real-time data processing, and creating custom Spark extensions

Combine the power of Apache Spark and Python to build effective big data applications Key Features Perform effective data processing, machine learning, and analytics using PySpark Overcome challenges in developing and deploying Spark solutions using Python Explore recipes for efficiently combining Python and Apache Spark to process data Book Description Apache Spark is an open source framework for efficient cluster computing with a strong interface for data parallelism and fault tolerance. The PySpark Cookbook presents effective and time-saving recipes for leveraging the power of Python and putting it to use in the Spark ecosystem. You’ll start by learning the Apache Spark architecture and how to set up a Python environment for Spark. You’ll then get familiar with the modules available in PySpark and start using them effortlessly. In addition to this, you’ll discover how to abstract data with RDDs and DataFrames, and understand the streaming capabilities of PySpark. You’ll then move on to using ML and MLlib in order to solve any problems related to the machine learning capabilities of PySpark and use GraphFrames to solve graph-processing problems. Finally, you will explore how to deploy your applications to the cloud using the spark-submit command. By the end of this book, you will be able to use the Python API for Apache Spark to solve any problems associated with building data-intensive applications. What you will learn Configure a local instance of PySpark in a virtual environment Install and configure Jupyter in local and multi-node environments Create DataFrames from JSON and a dictionary using pyspark.sql Explore regression and clustering models available in the ML module Use DataFrames to transform data used for modeling Connect to PubNub and perform aggregations on streams Who this book is for The PySpark Cookbook is for you if you are a Python developer looking for hands-on recipes for using the Apache Spark 2.x ecosystem in the best possible way. A thorough understanding of Python (and some familiarity with Spark) will help you get the best out of the book.

Unleash the Potential of Distributed Data Processing with Apache Spark Are you prepared to venture into the realm of distributed data processing and analytics with Apache Spark? "Mastering Apache Spark" is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the full potential of this powerful framework for big data processing. Whether you're a data engineer seeking to optimize data pipelines or a business analyst aiming to extract insights from massive datasets, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to master the art of Spark-based data processing. Key Features: 1. Deep Dive into Apache Spark: Immerse yourself in the core principles of Apache Spark, comprehending its architecture, components, and versatile functionalities. Construct a robust foundation that empowers you to manage big data with precision. 2. Installation and Configuration: Master the art of installing and configuring Apache Spark across diverse platforms. Learn about cluster setup, resource allocation, and configuration tuning for optimal performance. 3. Spark Core and RDDs: Uncover the core of Spark—Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDDs). Explore the functional programming paradigm and leverage RDDs for efficient and fault-tolerant data processing. 4. Structured Data Processing with Spark SQL: Delve into Spark SQL for querying structured data with ease. Learn how to execute SQL queries, perform data manipulations, and tap into the power of DataFrames. 5. Streamlining Data Processing with Spark Streaming: Discover the power of real-time data processing with Spark Streaming. Learn how to handle continuous data streams and perform near-real-time analytics. 6. Machine Learning with MLlib: Master Spark's machine learning library, MLlib. Dive into algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and recommendation, enabling you to develop sophisticated data-driven models. 7. Graph Processing with GraphX: Embark on a journey through graph processing with Spark's GraphX. Learn how to analyze and visualize graph data to glean insights from complex relationships. 8. Data Processing with Spark Structured Streaming: Explore the world of structured streaming in Spark. Learn how to process and analyze data streams with the declarative power of DataFrames. 9. Spark Ecosystem and Integrations: Navigate Spark's rich ecosystem of libraries and integrations. From data ingestion with Apache Kafka to interactive analytics with Apache Zeppelin, explore tools that enhance Spark's capabilities. 10. Real-World Applications: Gain insights into real-world use cases of Apache Spark across industries. From fraud detection to sentiment analysis, discover how organizations leverage Spark for data-driven innovation. Who This Book Is For: "Mastering Apache Spark" is a must-have resource for data engineers, analysts, and IT professionals poised to excel in the world of distributed data processing using Spark. Whether you're new to Spark or seeking advanced techniques, this book will guide you through the intricacies and empower you to harness the full potential of this transformative framework.

Some say we live in the Information Age; others, the Social Age; and still others, the Big Data Age. Regardless of what name we give it, we live in an age that generates monumental amounts of data-in all different kinds of formats. In business, and in our personal lives, we use smartphones and tablets, web sites and watches; with apps and interfaces to shop, learn, entertain and inform. Businesses increasingly use technology to interact with consumers to provide marketing, customer service, product information and more. All of this technological activity generates data, and we're increasingly good at gathering, storing and analyzing it.Data mining can help to identify interesting patterns and messages that exist in data, often hidden beneath the surface. In this modern age of information systems, it is easier than ever before to extract meaning from data. From classification to prediction, data mining can help.In Data Mining for the Masses, Third Edition, professor Matt North-a former risk analyst and software engineer at eBay-uses simple examples and clear explanations with free, powerful software tools to teach you the basics of data mining. In this Third Edition, implementations of these examples are offered in current versions of the RapidMiner software, and in the increasingly popular R Statistical Package.You've got more data than ever before and you know it's got value, if only you can figure out how to get to it. This book can show you how. Let's start digging!