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Both can dispatch Mapreduce,pig,java, script workflow tasks
Both can perform workflow tasks on a timed basis
Workflow Definition
Azkaban defining a workflow using the properties file
Oozie using XML files to define workflows
Work Flow Reference
Azkaban supports direct arguments, such as ${input}
Oozie supports parameters and El expressions, such as ${fs:dirsize (Myinputdir)}
timed Execution
Azkaban's timed execution is time-based
Oozie timed execution tasks based on time and input data
Resource Management
Azkaban has stricter permissions controls, such as user read/write/execute operations on the workflow
Oozie No strict permission control
Workflow Execution
Azkaban has two modes of operation, solo server mode (executor server and Web server deployed on the same node) and Multi server mode (executor server and Web Server can be deployed on different nodes)
Oozie runs as a workflow server, supporting multiple users and multiple workflows
Workflow Management
Azkaban supports browser and AJAX-style operation workflows
Oozie supports command line, HTTP REST, Java API, browser operation workflow
Open source Workflow--azkaban vs. Oozie
