The document outlines a tutorial on big data benchmarking conducted at the IEEE Big Data Conference, detailing various aspects such as the introduction to benchmarking issues, levels of benchmarking, and initiatives in the field. Key discussions include the need for standards, comparisons between benchmarking models (TPC and SPEC), and future directions for benchmarking platforms. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of audited results and the evolving landscape of big data applications and benchmarking methodologies.