Summary
In this chapter, we took a quick gallop around the broader Hadoop ecosystem, looking at the following topics:
- Why alternative Hadoop distributions exist and some of the more popular ones
- Other projects that provide capabilities, extensions, or Hadoop supporting tools
- Alternative ways of writing or creating Hadoop jobs
- Sources of information and how to connect with other enthusiasts
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