Apache Iceberg Fundamentals Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is tailored for advanced-level data professionals who want to optimise data processing workflows, ensure data integrity, and implement robust data lakehouse solutions capable of handling the complexities of modern big data applications.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a thorough understanding of Iceberg’s architecture, including metadata management and file layout.
• Configure Iceberg for optimal performance across various environments and integrate it with multiple data processing engines.
• Manage large-scale Iceberg tables, perform complex schema changes, and handle partition evolution.
• Master techniques to optimise query performance and data scan efficiency for large datasets.
• Implement mechanisms to ensure data consistency, manage transactional guarantees, and handle failures in distributed environments.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level data scientists and engineers who wish to use Google Colab and Apache Spark for big data processing and analytics.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up a big data environment using Google Colab and Spark.
• Process and analyze large datasets efficiently with Apache Spark.
• Visualize big data in a collaborative environment.
• Integrate Apache Spark with cloud-based tools.

Apache Hadoop stands as the leading framework for processing Big Data across server clusters. During this three-day course (with an optional fourth day), participants will explore the business advantages and practical applications of Hadoop and its surrounding ecosystem. Attendees will learn how to plan for cluster deployment and scalability, as well as how to install, maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Hadoop environments. The curriculum includes hands-on practice with bulk data loading, familiarity with different Hadoop distributions, and managing Hadoop ecosystem tools. The course concludes with a focus on securing clusters using Kerberos.

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Target Audience

Hadoop system administrators

Course Format

A mix of lectures and hands-on labs, with an approximate ratio of 60% instruction and 40% practical exercises.

Informatica with Big Data (BDM) is a programme designed to empower data professionals to develop, manage, and analyse large datasets by leveraging the latest technologies and architectures in the Big Data sector. The course covers the entire data lifecycle, including ingestion, integration, cleansing, curation, analytics, and the exposure and consumption of big data services.
Participants will explore solutions for processing large datasets using Big Data technologies and architectures such as Apache Hive, Apache Hadoop, and Apache Spark. The course provides hands-on experience with Informatica tools like Bloombox, Big Data Management, and iData Fabric to grasp big data technologies including MapReduce and Hadoop. By the end of the course, learners will be capable of creating end-to-end data solutions using Informatica and its associated Big Data offerings.

Apache NiFi is an open-source, flow-based platform for data integration and event processing. It facilitates automated, real-time data routing, transformation, and system mediation between diverse systems, featuring a web-based user interface and granular control capabilities.

This instructor-led live training, available onsite or remotely, targets intermediate-level administrators and engineers aiming to deploy, manage, secure, and optimize NiFi dataflows within production environments.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Install, configure, and maintain Apache NiFi clusters.
• Design and manage dataflows originating from various sources and destinations.
• Implement logic for flow automation, routing, and transformation.
• Optimize performance, monitor operations, and resolve technical issues.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures accompanied by discussions on real-world architecture.
• Practical labs focused on building, deploying, and managing flows.
• Scenario-based exercises conducted in a live lab environment.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us.

In this instructor-led, live training in Nigeria, participants will learn the fundamentals of flow-based programming as they develop a number of demo extensions, components and processors using Apache NiFi.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand NiFi's architecture and dataflow concepts.
• Develop extensions using NiFi and third-party APIs.
• Custom develop their own Apache Nifi processor.
• Ingest and process real-time data from disparate and uncommon file formats and data sources.

This training offers a hands-on introduction to constructing scalable data processing and Machine Learning workflows using PySpark. Participants will gain insight into how Apache Spark functions within contemporary Big Data ecosystems and learn to process large datasets efficiently by applying distributed computing principles.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at engineers who wish to set up and deploy Apache Spark system for processing very large amounts of data.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Apache Spark.
• Quickly process and analyze very large data sets.
• Understand the difference between Apache Spark and Hadoop MapReduce and when to use which.
• Integrate Apache Spark with other machine learning tools.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level system administrators who wish to deploy, maintain, and optimize Spark clusters.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Apache Spark in various environments.
• Manage cluster resources and monitor Spark applications.
• Optimize the performance of Spark clusters.
• Implement security measures and ensure high availability.
• Debug and troubleshoot common Spark issues.

The learning curve for Apache Spark can be steep at the beginning, requiring significant effort before seeing initial results. This course is designed to help you navigate those early challenges. Upon completion, participants will grasp the fundamentals of Apache Spark, clearly distinguish between RDDs and DataFrames, and become proficient with the Python and Scala APIs. You will also gain a solid understanding of executors and tasks. Aligning with best practices, the course places a strong emphasis on cloud deployment, specifically focusing on Databricks and AWS. Students will also learn the key differences between AWS EMR and AWS Glue, one of AWS's latest Spark services.

AUDIENCE:

Data Engineers, DevOps Professionals, Data Scientists

In this instructor-led live training in Nigeria, participants will learn how to use Python and Spark together to analyse big data while working through hands-on exercises.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn how to use Spark with Python to analyse Big Data.
• Work on exercises that mimic real-world cases.
• Use different tools and techniques for big data analysis using PySpark.

This instructor-led, live training in Nigeria (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use and integrate Spark, Hadoop, and Python to process, analyze, and transform large and complex data sets.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary environment to start processing big data with Spark, Hadoop, and Python.
• Understand the features, core components, and architecture of Spark and Hadoop.
• Learn how to integrate Spark, Hadoop, and Python for big data processing.
• Explore the tools in the Spark ecosystem (Spark MLlib, Spark Streaming, Kafka, Sqoop, Kafka, and Flume).
• Build collaborative filtering recommendation systems similar to Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, Spotify, and Google.
• Use Apache Mahout to scale machine learning algorithms.

Spark SQL serves as the module within Apache Spark dedicated to handling both structured and unstructured data. It offers insights into the data's structure alongside the computations being executed, allowing for significant performance optimizations. The primary applications of Spark SQL include:
- running SQL queries.
- accessing data from an existing Hive deployment.

Through this instructor-led live training, available both onsite and remotely, participants will master the techniques for analyzing diverse datasets using Spark SQL.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Set up and configure Spark SQL.
• Conduct data analysis utilizing Spark SQL.
• Execute queries on datasets in various formats.
• Visualize data along with query outcomes.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical sessions.
• Practical implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• For those seeking tailored training for this course, please reach out to us to make arrangements.

Stratio serves as a comprehensive, data-driven platform that unifies big data capabilities, artificial intelligence, and governance into a single cohesive solution. Its Rocket and Intelligence modules empower organizations to conduct rapid data exploration, transformation, and advanced analytics within enterprise settings.

This instructor-led training session, available both online and onsite, is tailored for intermediate-level data professionals aiming to master the Rocket and Intelligence modules in Stratio using PySpark. The curriculum emphasizes looping structures, user-defined functions (UDFs), and sophisticated data logic.

Upon completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Effectively navigate and utilize the Stratio platform, specifically its Rocket and Intelligence modules.
• Apply PySpark for data ingestion, transformation, and analytical tasks.
• Utilize loops and conditional logic to manage data workflows and perform feature engineering.
• Develop and manage user-defined functions (UDFs) to facilitate reusable data operations within PySpark.

Course Delivery Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical practice.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Options for Course Customization

• For tailored training requirements, please reach out to us to arrange a customized session.