Hadoop can enable zero downtime app deployments by using microservices, continuous delivery, and real-time analytics. The presenters describe how Expedia saves $5M annually through zero downtime deployments. Their architecture uses microservices, continuous integration, deployment monitoring with Storm/Kafka/HDFS, and analytics in Solr/Hive to enable canary testing, fast feedback, and automated problem resolution. A live demo shows log processing, analytics, and using results to ensure smooth, high-quality deployments.