What is Amazon EMR?
Amazon EMR (Elastic MapReduce) is a managed big data platform for processing large data volumes. EMR supports Apache Spark, Hadoop, Presto, Hive, Flink, and other open-source frameworks. You start clusters in minutes and only pay for the compute time used.
Core Features
- Multi-Framework Support: Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Presto, Flink, HBase on one cluster
- EMR Serverless: Serverless option without cluster management
- EMR on EKS: Spark on existing Kubernetes clusters
- S3 Integration: Seamless data lake connection with EMRFS
- Spot Instances: Up to 90% cost savings for fault-tolerant workloads
Typical Use Cases
ETL Pipelines: Process petabytes of data with Spark or Hive. EMR scales automatically and terminates after job completion.
Machine Learning: Train ML models with Spark MLlib or TensorFlow on GPU instances. Integration with SageMaker for model deployment.
Log Analysis: Analyze clickstream, server, or IoT logs in real-time or batch. Store results in Redshift or Elasticsearch.
Benefits
- Fast cluster start in minutes instead of hours
- Cost optimization through Spot instances and auto-termination
- Full control over framework versions and configuration
- Seamless S3 integration for data lake architectures
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with Amazon EMR: cluster architecture, Spark optimization, cost management, and migration of existing Hadoop workloads to the cloud.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What frameworks does EMR support?
EMR supports Apache Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Presto, HBase, Flink, and more. You can combine multiple frameworks on one cluster.
What is the difference between EMR and Glue?
EMR provides full control over cluster configuration for complex workloads. Glue is serverless and suitable for ETL jobs without infrastructure management.
How can I optimize EMR costs?
Use Spot instances for up to 90% savings, EMR Serverless for variable workloads, and auto-terminating clusters for batch jobs.
Can EMR work with S3 as storage?
Yes, EMR uses S3 as primary data lake. EMRFS enables consistent read/write with HDFS compatibility.