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.

What is the purpose of downloading Win Utils EXE?

What is the latest version of Hadoop mentioned in the lesson?

How do you create a new folder for Hadoop on the C drive?

Describe the process of copying the Win Utils file to the Hadoop folder.

What does the teacher mean by 'fake Hadoop cluster'?

What steps are involved in setting the Hadoop home environment variable?

What modifications need to be made to the path variable after installing Hadoop?