# Introduction In the vast expanse of a barren desert, a fierce sandstorm rages, whipping up clouds of sand that obscure the horizon. Amidst the swirling chaos, a majestic desert dragon soars through the sky, its scales glistening with a brilliant hue of gold. This mighty creature is tasked with a critical mission: to gather vital information from scattered data sources and uncover hidden insights that could aid in taming the relentless sandstorm. The goal of this lab is to equip you with the skills to harness the power of Hadoop and Hive, enabling you to join and combine data from multiple sources. By mastering the art of joining data, you will unlock the ability to unravel complex relationships and uncover valuable patterns, just as the desert dragon seeks to unravel the secrets of the raging sandstorm.
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