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Databases vs. Data Warehouses vs. Data Lakes vs. Data Marts

This cheat sheet will help you better understand how each repository differs based on the type, purpose and quality of data. Plus, you’ll get an introduction to the features of data catalog software, a user-friendly metadata management system.

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AWS data warehousing and analytics News

May 07, 2020 07 May'20
ScyllaDB 4.0 brings DynamoDB to open source NoSQL database

After years of focusing on Apache Cassandra compatibility, ScyllaDB 4.0 now also is compatible with Amazon's DynamoDB, bringing new deployment options for users.
May 05, 2020 05 May'20
Dremio accelerates cloud data lake queries for AWS

New features in the AWS Edition of Dremio's data lake engine make it easier for organizations to scale and manage data lake queries in the cloud.
April 20, 2020 20 Apr'20
AWS brings cloud data lake services to bear against COVID-19

AWS has set up a large cloud data lake filled with information and resources on COVID-19 in an effort to help medical researchers fight the global pandemic.
December 16, 2019 16 Dec'19
Government Amazon antitrust inquiries scrutinize market dominance

The federal government and states are examining whether Amazon stifles competition and violates antitrust laws. The inquiries could result in action such as breakup of the tech giant.

AWS data warehousing and analytics Get Started

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The benefits of columnar storage and the Parquet file format

What's behind Apache Parquet's growing popularity? It may be the file format's columnar storage orientation, which leads to benefits including improved query performance. Continue Reading
Cloud big data clusters test users on migration, management

There are good reasons to move big data systems to the cloud, but doing so also poses challenges for IT teams on migrating workloads and then managing clusters and system instances. Continue Reading
Cloud-based database software adds new IT options for users

The increasing adoption of cloud database services has captured the attention of Oracle and Microsoft as they try to hold their spots at the top of the database market. Continue Reading

Evaluate AWS data warehousing and analytics Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

5 cloud database comparison tips to guide your data strategy

Catch up on these tips that compare the strengths, weakness and available integrations of popular public cloud database and analytics services from AWS, Microsoft and Google. Continue Reading
Data warehouse technologies evolve as vendors look skyward

The need for high-speed analytics and low latency are pushing data warehousing vendors to create and reinvent their platforms and, in some cases, reinvent themselves. Continue Reading
AWS data lake and data warehouse options for the cloud

Get ready for data analytics in the cloud. Learn the best ways to handle your data on AWS. Distinguish between data lakes and data warehouse services on AWS and how they work. Continue Reading

Manage AWS data warehousing and analytics

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

When to choose an S3 big data environment over HDFS storage

Selecting a storage service for big data in the cloud can be challenging. Expert David Loshin explains usage patterns that could lead organizations to Amazon Simple Storage Service. Continue Reading
Big data systems up ante on data quality measures for users

At the Strata conference in New York, IT managers detailed steps they're taking to improve data quality in their big data environments in order to help ensure analytics accuracy. Continue Reading
Managing the big data ecosystem requires agility amid disruptions

In some regards, the term big data management can be viewed as an oxymoron. In fact, oxymorons abound in this industry and society -- virtual reality, artificial intelligence, science fiction and awfully good, the ... Continue Reading

Problem Solve AWS data warehousing and analytics Issues

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How to fight higher Oracle licensing costs in the AWS, Azure clouds

Oracle essentially doubled cloud licensing requirements to run its software on AWS or Azure, but Oracle shops can fight back. Here's how to avoid a bigger Oracle licensing bill. Continue Reading
Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and Database as a Service for a cloud database

Regardless of which cloud database you choose, multiple factors must come into play, ranging from costs and availability to feature support. Continue Reading