Big Data

Discuss what you know and understand about Big Data - how do you define Big Data? Discuss three Vs presented in this chapter, by the Gardner Group - explain each of the three Vs (Volume, Velocity, and Variety). What are four major characteristics of Big Data? Provide examples drawn from current practice of each characteristic. Give at least two examples of MapReduce application. Discuss the "Promises" and "Perils" of Big Data (be certain to discuss at least one promise and also one peril)