title: How to get started with Big Data Analysis
body: <p>I've been a long time user of R and have recently started working with Python. Using conventional RDBMS systems for data warehousing, and R/Python for number-crunching, I feel the need now to get my hands dirty with Big Data Analysis.</p>
  
  <p>I'd like to know how to get started with Big Data crunching.
  - How to start simple with Map/Reduce and the use of Hadoop</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>How can I leverage my skills in R and Python to get started with Big Data analysis. Using the Python Disco project for example.</li>
  <li>Using the RHIPE package and finding toy datasets and problem areas.</li>
  <li>Finding the right information to allow me to decide if I need to move to NoSQL from RDBMS type databases</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>All in all, I'd like to know how to start small and gradually build up my skills and know-how in Big Data Analysis.</p>
  
  <p>Thank you for your suggestions and recommendations.
  I apologize for the generic nature of this query, but I'm looking to gain more perspective regarding this topic.</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>Harsh</li>
  </ul>