# Introduction In a distant galaxy, the tyrannical Galactic Empire has subjugated countless planets, exploiting their resources and oppressing their populations. The rebel leader, Princess Leia, has been coordinating a rebellion against the Empire, but her forces are vastly outnumbered and outgunned. To turn the tide of the war, Leia must analyze vast amounts of intelligence data to identify the Empire's weaknesses and plan strategic strikes. The goal of this lab is to help Princess Leia and the Rebel Alliance utilize the power of Hadoop Hive to manage and manipulate large datasets, specifically by learning how to alter existing Hive tables. By mastering this skill, Leia can efficiently restructure her intelligence databases, enabling her to uncover crucial insights and gain a strategic advantage against the Empire.
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