Apache Spark 3 for Data Engineering and Analytics with Python - Hadoop Installation

The video tutorial explains how to set up a fake Hadoop cluster on a Windows platform to satisfy Spark's dependency on Hadoop. It guides viewers through downloading the WinUtils utility from GitHub, creating necessary directories on the C drive, and configuring environment variables to point to the Hadoop installation. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to ensure Spark recognizes the fake Hadoop setup, enabling users to proceed with Spark projects without a full Hadoop installation.

Why is it necessary to set up a fake Hadoop cluster when using Spark on Windows?

• To enhance the graphical interface of Spark

• To enable Spark to run on Linux systems

• To ensure Spark can operate without an actual Hadoop cluster

• To improve the speed of Spark computations

Where can you find the utility file WinUtils.exe for setting up a fake Hadoop cluster?

• In the Windows system utilities

• On the official Hadoop website

• In the Spark installation package

• On a GitHub page by Steve Lawrence

What is the recommended Hadoop version to download for compatibility with Spark?

• Hadoop 4.0.0

• Hadoop 2.7.3

• Hadoop 3.1.0

• Hadoop 3.2.1

What is the first step after downloading WinUtils.exe to set up a fake Hadoop cluster?

• Create a new folder named Hadoop on the C drive

• Install Java Development Kit

• Run the WinUtils.exe file

• Configure Spark settings

After creating the Hadoop folder, what is the next step in setting up the fake Hadoop cluster?

• Create a Bin folder inside the Hadoop folder

• Install Hadoop on a virtual machine

• Download additional Hadoop plugins

• Modify the Windows registry

What environment variable needs to be set to help Spark locate the Hadoop installation?

• JAVA_HOME

• HADOOP_HOME

• SPARK_HOME

• WINUTILS_PATH

What should be added to the PATH variable to complete the Hadoop setup?

• The path to the Java installation

• The path to the Hadoop Bin directory

• The path to the Spark configuration

• The path to the Windows system32