How to install Hadoop on MacBook M1 or M2 without Homebrew or Virtual Machine
Last Updated on August 11, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Mala Deep
Originally published on Towards AI.
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In this article, I will walk you through the simple installation of Hadoop on your local MacBook M1 or M2. I will be using a MacBook Air M1 (arm64), 2020, with 8 GB of memory and MacOS Ventura 13.2.1. Let’s get started!
Before we get started, I am confident you have a basic awareness of the key terminology in the Hadoop ecosystem. Additionally, Please confirm that your MacBook M1 or M2 fits the following specifications:
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