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Apache Kylin

Leading open source distributed analytical engine designed to provide SQL on Hadoop/Spark.

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LicenseApache-2.0
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Overview

Why consider Apache Kylin?

Apache Kylin is an open-source distributed analytical engine written in Java by eBay. Designed to provide standard ANSI SQL query interfaces and sub-second query latency on multi-petabyte scale datasets via pre-calculated multi-dimensional OLAP cubes.

Guided learning

Learn Apache Kylin by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Apache Kylin

Apache Kylin precomputes petabyte-scale aggregations to deliver instant ANSI-SQL queries to BI dashboards.

Quickstart

bash
1# Start Kylin
2$KYLIN_HOME/bin/kylin.sh start

Apache Kylin is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Apache Kylin FAQs

Apache Kylin is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Apache Kylin is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Apache Kylin is listed as an alternative to Snowflake. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.