This repository contains all the documents related to PB-Fall 2016. This course will introduce the essential characteristics of Big Data and why it demands rethinking how we store, process, and manage massive amounts of structured and unstructured data. It will cover the core technical challenges in Big Data management i.e., the storage, retrieval, and analysis of Big Data. It will emphasize on fundamental concepts, analytical skills, critical thinking, and software skills necessary for solving real-world Big Data problems. Tools such as Apache Hadoop, Pig, Hive, HBase, and IBM Jaql will be covered.