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The Definitive Guide to Data Integration

You're reading from   The Definitive Guide to Data Integration Unlock the power of data integration to efficiently manage, transform, and analyze data

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Product type Paperback
Published in Mar 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781837631919
Length 490 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Raphaël MANSUY Raphaël MANSUY
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Pierre-Yves BONNEFOY Pierre-Yves BONNEFOY
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Emeric CHAIZE Emeric CHAIZE
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Mehdi TAZI Mehdi TAZI
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Our Data Integration Journey 2. Chapter 2: Introducing Data Integration FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Architecture and History of Data Integration 4. Chapter 4: Data Sources and Types 5. Chapter 5: Columnar Data Formats and Comparisons 6. Chapter 6: Data Storage Technologies and Architectures 7. Chapter 7: Data Ingestion and Storage Strategies 8. Chapter 8: Data Integration Techniques 9. Chapter 9: Data Transformation and Processing 10. Chapter 10: Transformation Patterns, Cleansing, and Normalization 11. Chapter 11: Data Exposition and APIs 12. Chapter 12: Data Preparation and Analysis 13. Chapter 13: Workflow Management, Monitoring, and Data Quality 14. Chapter 14: Lineage, Governance, and Compliance 15. Chapter 15: Various Architecture Use Cases 16. Chapter 16: Prospects and Challenges 17. Index 18. Other Books You May Enjoy

Columnar Data Formats and Comparisons

We will continue our exploration of data sources in this chapter, specifically by going into the domain of columnar data formats. As you’ll learn, these formats offer compelling advantages, particularly for analytical workloads. However, they also come with challenges that necessitate thoughtful consideration.

Then, we will compare the advantages and challenges of different data formats. Here, we will illustrate how the choice of format impacts performance, compatibility, and complexity. This will aid you in weighing the pros and cons and selecting the right format for your specific data integration tasks.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Exploring columnar data formats
  • Understanding the advantages and challenges of working with different data formats
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