Big Data - No Fluff - lets get started with Hadoop

At the launch of Oslo Hadoop Big Data we will present a great introduction to Big Data, show you what its all about, give some exciting real examples. We will also focus on getting started and getting your hands dirty. The content is for everyone no matter your skills and you will gain some valuable knowledge and insights. We are also interested to find some core Big Data Vikings to help support the group and ensure we build a healthy open community. Just contact me if you have any questions.

Agenda:

18:00 - Welcome and Refreshments (Soups and Soft Drinks)
"Food Provided by What´sOUP - served in person by the founder of What´sOUP and good friend Lisa :-)

18:15 - Introduction and Welcome (Stephen & Co-Organizers)

18:20 - Greeting from our location sponsor TNS (Atle Folgesvold)

18:25 - Big Data - No Fluff - (Stephen Karl Ranson)

18:55 - Big Data Examples and "Real Cases" (Gard Skauge)

19:15 - How to get started - (Tristan Fily)

i. General Architecture Overview

ii. A few key technologies

iii. Building your first Cluster

iv. The Sandbox (Quick Fast Easy)

19:45 - Open Discussion - Questions, Thoughts and Ideas

20:00 - Socializing (Pub@Scotsman, Beer, Big Data Quiz)