What is Big Data?
In simple terms it can be considered as data which is too large to be processed on a machine or to be processed by traditional data processing applications. Generally 3V model is used to describe Big Data.
1. Volume - Refers to the size of data we are dealing with.
2. Velocity - Refers to sources and format of data we are dealing with.
3. Variety - Refers to speed at which data is generated or speed at which data is made available for processing.
References:
1. The 3 V's were first defined in a research report by Douglas Laney in 2001 titled "3D Data Management: Controlling Data Volume, Velocity and Variety" .
2. Wikipedia
In simple terms it can be considered as data which is too large to be processed on a machine or to be processed by traditional data processing applications. Generally 3V model is used to describe Big Data.
1. Volume - Refers to the size of data we are dealing with.
2. Velocity - Refers to sources and format of data we are dealing with.
3. Variety - Refers to speed at which data is generated or speed at which data is made available for processing.
References:
1. The 3 V's were first defined in a research report by Douglas Laney in 2001 titled "3D Data Management: Controlling Data Volume, Velocity and Variety" .
2. Wikipedia
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