What is big data mining?

Big data mining forms the first of two broad categories of big data analytics, the other being Predictive Analytics, which we will cover in later chapters. In simple terms, big data mining refers to the entire life cycle of processing large-scale datasets, from procurement to implementation of the respective tools to analyze them.

The next few chapters will illustrate some of the high-level characteristics of any big data project that is undertaken in an organization.

Big data mining in the enterprise

Implementing a big data solution in a medium to large size enterprise can be a challenging task due to the extremely dynamic and diverse range of considerations, not the least of which is determining what specific business objectives the solution will address.

Building the case for a Big Data strategy

Perhaps the most important aspect of big data mining is determining the appropriate use cases and needs that the platform would address. The success of any big data platform...