What is Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark, and what problem is it built to solve?

Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark is used to run Spark and Hadoop workloads in the cloud while reducing the need to provision and manage clusters manually. Teams use it to process data and scale cluster resources as workloads change.

What company sizes and industries is Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark the best fit for?

It appears suited to teams in mid-market and enterprise organizations, with the clearest industry presence in information technology and retail. Company size: Mid-market and enterprise organizations, with small businesses represented as well. Industry: Information technology and services, followed by retail; users also work across a range of other industries.

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UA

Verified User in Alternative Medicine

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/22/2019

"Google Cloud DataProc"

3/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

Cloud Dataproc is a fast, easy-to-use, fully-managed cloud service for running Apache Spark and Apache Hadoop clusters in a simpler, more cost-efficient way. Processing speeds are quick and efficient vs past technology. Cloud Dataproc also easily integrates with other Google Cloud Platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

So far the company has not run into any issues using the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UM

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/11/2019

"Dataproc experience"

4/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

It's easy to spin up and close Dataproc clusters on demand, easy access to BigQuery and Google Cloud Storage, and run Spark jobs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

The Spark job UI is not easily accessible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CT

Verified User in Telecommunications

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/10/2019

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"support for other operating system"

3/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

additional features over hadoop are required, more than kerberos and additional security and platform os support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

need to support redhat or other linux os Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CI

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/8/2019

"Big Data Consultant"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

User friendly. Good GUI. Does what it needs to d8. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

Too many steps when using ssh. Make it less steps to use when using the cloudshell. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UI

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/13/2019

"Great to use!"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

The graphical user interface for Dataproc makes it easier to create clusters and use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

It can be faster when it comes to computation time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UC

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/17/2018

"Good place to run hadoop clusters"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

Smooth IDE and seamless integration with multiple programming language options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

Clusters take time to re-start when billing is re-enabled. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark:

I would suggest everyone to give it a try when starting with cloud deployments and/or map reduce. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark solving and how is that benefiting you?

Working towards running map reduce jobs for a recent project. Load balance is smooth between various clusters as jobs get distributed between the nodes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CI

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/25/2018

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"One of the best data prep tools on the cloud"

5/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

They support open source tools. Pricing is competitive. Really good performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

Nothing in particular to be disliked. They have combined all services and one place and sometimes difficult to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LD

Leah D.

Renal Dietitian

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 4/23/2018

"Google Cloud Data Proc Review"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

This software was very helpful due to its ability to predict opportunities in sales or manufacturing from business records or data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark?

Not user-friendly, would be more beneficial for data scientists or someone who specializes in IT. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark:

Assistance from someone who specializes in IT would be beneficial when initially using this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Spark solving and how is that benefiting you?

The predictability for opportunities in determining future sales, increased efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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