System x reference architecture for Hadoop: Cloudera

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System x reference architecture for Hadoop: Cloudera Easy to implement hardware, software and services for big data analytics solution You do not have the time, resources or capital to experiment with what works in big data analytics and what doesn’t. The challenge you face is to manage the volume, variety and velocity of data, apply analytics for better insight and use this insight for making better business decisions faster than the competition. System x® provides Cloudera-certified reference architectures for Apache Hadoop environments based on CDH, Cloudera’s Hadoop distribution. The Cloudera-certified reference architecture solution from System x for Hadoop big data analytics is an easy to order, easy to implement solution. It includes System x hardware certified with Cloudera software and services along with a standardized blueprint based on System x enterprise experience and expertise. You can quickly deploy this costeffective business analytics solution to analyze data at rest, which is commonly stored in databases. This reference architecture is built around powerful, affordable, scalable System x servers and networking solutions so you can deploy your Cloudera-certified solution faster.

The benefits of deploying a reference architecture solution from System x Big data projects are not all alike. What works for one company may not work for another. Instead of re-inventing the wheel to apply business analytics to big data, it makes business sense to take advantage of what has already been proven. Reference architectures certified for Cloudera-based big data analytics provide technical blueprints that include a well defined scope, a complete listing of requirements, and architectural decisions proven in the field. For further customer benefit, System x has the ability to deliver reference architectures in preconfigured hardware platforms. These reference architectures provide the value of synergy across each of the solution building blocks, with the flexibility needed to meet your requirements.

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System x reference architecture for Hadoop: Cloudera

be up and running analytics quickly. This infrastructure uses Hadoop’s MapReduce framework to tackle very large data sets by breaking up the data across many nodes and coordinating data processing. Once the raw data has been stored across the distributed cluster, queries and analysis of the data can be handled efficiently with dynamic interpretation of the data format at read time.

Take a look at some of the advantages of using Clouderacertified reference architectures for big data from System x: Ease of integration: Deploying using a reference architecture helps ensure your investment is safe and the analytics platform is able to scale as your business analytics requirements grow. Flexibility and simplicity: A reference architecture from System x utilizing CDH delivers a cost-effective platform capable of meeting today’s solution requirements, improving time to value, and offering flexibility for your enterprise to adapt as your big data requirements evolve.

There are Hadoop workload characteristics that can have a major impact on your infrastructure design choices. This is a good reason why choosing a reference architecture is an excellent start for any organization. System x M4 servers, like the powerful two-socket x3650 M4 BD and x3550 M4, enhance performance and reduce power consumption of big data clusters. Purpose built for big data workloads, the 2U two-socket x3650 M4 BD server supports industry leading data storage capacity, the latest Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 high performance compute processing power, flash storage options, and energy efficient features. The core Cloudera reference architecture leverages this server as a data node for scale-out clusters.

Faster deployment: A reference architecture utilizing preconfigured hardware platforms from System x and the certified Cloudera software stack helps you get the total solution up and running faster, with fewer headaches and much less trial and error. Quicker access: Every business is looking for faster time to value, because there is no easing of increasing data volumes, economic pressures or competitive demands. The accelerators and pre-certified analytics tools for developers and business users incorporated in the reference architecture mean solutions are working faster and harder for you.

The versatile, two-socket 1U x3550 M4 rack server delivers outstanding performance as a big data management node in the Cloudera reference architecture. This compact, easy-to-use server features a pay-as-you-grow design to help lower costs and manage risks.

Reference architecture for big data at rest from System x

System x servers are intelligent industry leading enterprise x86 systems designed to reduce costs and complexity. System x solutions are the result of a design for building proven System x innovation around industry standard components. Solutions range from entry-level tower servers to feature-rich,

This System x reference architecture is certified by Cloudera and provides a thoroughly tested and integrated solution that combines the benefits of leading-edge technologies with mature, enterprise-ready features. Starting with a preconfigured hardware platform that is Cloudera-certified helps your team to

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that includes both System x and third party components to deliver maximum system availability throughout the life of the system, so you can spend less time maintaining systems and more time delivering results.

scalable enterprise x86 servers to rack optimized servers designed for business productivity. They have been created to achieve two primary objectives: ●● ●

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Minimize cost: System x helps lower acquisition costs of enterprise servers, while preserving the ability to expand to much greater capabilities if and when you need to. Simplify deployment: With a single point of management and remote administration, these systems are built for simpler qualification, faster deployment and easier administration.

Why System x System x is the leading provider of x86 systems for the data center. The portfolio includes rack, tower, blade, dense and converged systems, and supports enterprise class performance, reliability and security. System x also offers a full range of networking, storage, software and solutions, and comprehensive services supporting business needs throughout the IT lifecycle.

Simplify complex solutions with Intelligent Cluster Additionally for System x servers, the Intelligent Cluster™ process takes advantage of decades of System x experience to reduce the complexity of deployment with pre-integrated, fully supported solutions that match best in industry components with optimized solution design. With Intelligent Cluster, you can focus your efforts on maximizing business value, instead of consuming valuable resources to design, optimize, install and support the infrastructure required to meet business demands.

For more information To learn more about the System x reference architecture for Cloudera Hadoop environments, please contact your Lenovo representative or Business Partner, or visit the following website: ibm.com/systems/x/bigdata

Intelligent Cluster solutions are built, tested, delivered and installed by System x, and are supported as a single solution instead of being treated as hundreds of individual components. System x provides single point of contact, solution level support

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