PySpark and AWS: Master Big Data with PySpark and AWS - Spark Setup

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of setting up Apache Spark on a local machine. It covers downloading the Spark TGZ file, extracting it, and moving it to the appropriate directory. The tutorial then explains how to configure environment variables and add the Spark bin folder to the system path. The video concludes with a summary of the setup process and a preview of the next tutorial, which will cover setting up Hadoop and Binutils.

What is the first step in setting up Spark on a local machine?

• Installing Java

• Running a Spark application

• Downloading the Spark TGZ file

• Configuring environment variables

Where should the extracted Spark folder be placed?

• On the Desktop

• In the Documents folder

• In the local disk C

• In the Downloads folder

What environment variable needs to be created for Spark?

• HADOOP_HOME

• JAVA_HOME

• SPARK_HOME

• PYTHONPATH

What should be done after copying the bin folder path?

• Paste it in the SPARK_HOME variable

• Add it to the system path

• Delete the bin folder

• Move it to the Desktop

What is the final step to complete the Spark setup?

• Install additional plugins

• Run a test Spark application

• Restart the computer

• Click OK and Apply in the system settings