Data Lake

Data Lake

A data lake is a centralized repository that allows you to store all your structured and unstructured data at any scale. You can store your data as-is, without having to first structure it, and run different types of analytics—from dashboards and visualizations to big data processing, real-time analytics, and machine learning—to guide better decisions.

Key Features of a Data Lake

Scalability: Can handle large volumes of data.
Flexibility: Stores data in its raw form, whether structured, semi-structured, or unstructured.
Cost-effectiveness: Often more economical than traditional databases due to its ability to run on commodity hardware.
Analytics: Supports a wide range of analytics, from simple SQL queries to big data processing frameworks like Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark.