NoSQL (commonly referred to as “Not Only SQL”) represents a completely different framework of databases that allows for high-performance, agile processing of information at massive scale. In other words, it is a database infrastructure that as been very well-adapted to the heavy demands of big data.
Hadoop is not a type of database, but rather a software ecosystem that allows for massively parallel computing. It is an enabler of certain types NoSQL distributed databases (such as HBase), which can allow for data to be spread across thousands of servers with little reduction in performance.
As big data continues down its path of growth, there is no doubt that these innovative approaches – utilizing NoSQL database architecture and Hadoop software – will be central to allowing companies reach full potential with data. Additionally, this rapid advancement of data technology has sparked a rising demand to hire the next generation of technical geniuses who can build up this powerful infrastructure.