It has several valuable features, among them being the file system, High-Availability services, and NFS.
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We're now able to perform data analytics, IOE/IOT, and predictive analysis.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
This product enabled us opening up endless possibilities in data analytics, IOE/IOT, and predictive analysis.
What needs improvement?
It'd like to see file system auditing, data encryption, and certification of other vendors' tools.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used it for three years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
We've had no problems with deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It hasn't be unstable for us.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scaled for our needs.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
I rate customer service a 7 out of 10.
Technical Support:Technical support is a 7 out of 10.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using another solution and switched because of MapR's highly available services, and the robust file system.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented it in-house and it was pretty easy.
What was our ROI?
I can't tell what the ROI is at this moment.
What other advice do I have?
Make sure the third-party applications you are trying to implement with it are certified with this product. If not, please start discussing with the MapR team that they can start a partnership with the third-party application vendor.
**Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We are partners.
Last updated: Jan 03 2016
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