MapR

MapR is another major distribution available in the market. Below is a simplified architecture of MapR Data Platform.

Source: http://www.mapr.com/products/product-overview/overview

Here are few highlights of MapR:

• MapR is available in the cloud through some of the leading cloud providers - Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Compute Engine, CenturyLink Technology Solutions, and OpenStack.
• MapR integrates/supports more than 20 open source projects.
• MapR supports multiple versions of various individual projects it integrates into its data platform. This gives the users flexibility to migrate to the subsequent/latest versions at their own pace.

Links & Additional Information

• MapR Editions
• MapR Cloud Solutions
• MapR Academy/Trainings
• MapR Forums

Getting Started

• MapR Videos
• MapR Sandbox - Fastest On-Ramp to Hadoop

Apart from the distributions listed above, there are various other distributions available in the market from leading providers like Intel, Oracle, HP, and many others.