Big Data Fundamentals is a pragmatic, no-frills introduction to big data. Popular IT writer Thomas Earle and his team clearly explain key big data concepts, theory and terminology, and underlying technologies and methods. Big Data Fundamentals provides a pragmatic, no-nonsense introduction to Big Data. Best-selling IT author Thomas Erl and his team clearly explain key Big Data concepts, theory and terminology, as well as fundamental technologies and techniques. All coverage is supported with case study examples and numerous simple diagrams.