Data Lake
Description
A data lake is a repository for all of an organization's data, both structured and unstructured. It is a more flexible and scalable solution than a data warehouse, as it can store any type of data, regardless of its structure. Data lakes are typically used for big data analytics, as they can store and process large amounts of data quickly and efficiently.
Specifications:
- A data storage repository that can store large quantities of both structured and unstructured data
- All data, regardless of format, is stored as-is
- Store data without any prior processing
Benefits:
- Unlimited Data Sources
- Storage for Raw & Unstructured Data
- No More Data Silos
- Lower Costs