For a quick tutorial visit MapR tutorial if you want to understand the complexity of data in today's environment. Then,

 

We can create a hybrid system based on existing frameworks and architectures without the cost and expense of engaging an enterprise solution provider if you keep the Proof of Concepts costs to a minimum during early development.

 

When someone explains low to no cost, there is always a cost. There are basic questions that need basic answers. Don't waste your time but speed yourself to a test environment and solution without engaging expensive marketing and sales folks.

 

Just get started with a data solution model that works and is scalable and includes all the triggers and touch points your problem has with all the basic remedies to risk at the same time.

 

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MapR explained

 

versus Hadoop and HDFS

 

more to come...