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Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer Certification Guide

A guide to pass the GCP Professional Data Engineer exam on your first attempt and upgrade your data engineering skills on GCP. Key Features Fully understand the certification exam content and exam objectives Consolidate your knowledge of all essential exam topics and key concepts Get realistic experience of answering exam-style questions Develop practical skills for everyday use Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources including mock exams, flashcards, exam tips Book Description The GCP Professional Data Engineer certification validates the fundamental knowledge required to perform data engineering tasks and use GCP services to enhance data engineering processes and further your career in the data engineering/architecting field. This book is a best-in-class study guide that fully covers the GCP Professional Data Engineer exam objectives and helps you pass the exam first time. Complete with clear explanations, chapter review questions, realistic mock exams, and pragmatic solutions, this guide will help you master the core exam concepts and build the understanding you need to go into the exam with the skills and confidence to get the best result you can. With the help of relevant examples, you'll learn fundamental data engineering concepts such as data warehousing and data security. As you progress, you'll delve into the important domains of the exam, including data pipelining, data migration, and data processing. Unlike other study guides, this book contains logical reasoning behind the choice of correct answers based in scenarios and provide you with excellent tips regarding the optimal use of each service, and gives you everything you need to pass the exam and enhance your prospects in the data engineering field. What you will learn Create data solutions and pipelines in GCP Analyze and transform data into useful information Apply data engineering concepts to real scenarios Create secure, cost-effective, valuable GCP workloads Work in the GCP environment with industry best practices Who this book is for This book is for data engineers who want a reliable source for the key concepts and terms present in the most prestigious and highly-sought-after cloud-based data engineering certification. This book will help you improve your data engineering in GCP skills to give you a better chance at earning the GCP Professional Data Engineer Certification. You will already be familiar with the Google Cloud Platform, having either explored it (professionally or personally) for at least a year. You should also have some familiarity with basic data concepts (such as types of data and basic SQL knowledge).

Pro Oracle GoldenGate 23ai for the DBA: Powering the Foundation of Data Integration and AI

Transform your data replication strategy into a competitive advantage with Oracle GoldenGate 23ai. This comprehensive guide delivers the practical knowledge DBAs and architects need to implement, optimize , and scale Oracle GoldenGate 23ai in production environments. Written by Oracle ACE Director Bobby Curtis, it blends deep technical expertise with real-world business insights from hundreds of implementations across manufacturing, financial services, and technology sectors. Beyond traditional replication, this book explores the groundbreaking capabilities that make GoldenGate 23ai essential for modern AI initiatives. Learn how to implement real-time vector replication for RAG systems, integrate with cloud platforms like GCP and Snowflake, and automate deployments using REST APIs and Python. Each chapter offers proven strategies to deliver measurable ROI while reducing operational risk. Whether you're upgrading from Classic GoldenGate , deploying your first cloud data pipeline, or building AI-ready data architectures, this book provides the strategic guidance and technical depth to succeed. With Bobby's signature direct approach, you'll avoid common pitfalls and implement best practices that scale with your business. What You Will Learn Master the microservices architecture and new capabilities of Oracle GoldenGate 23ai Implement secure, high-performance data replication across Oracle, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases Configure vector replication for AI and machine learning workloads, including RAG systems Design and build multi-master replication models with automatic conflict resolution Automate deployments and management using RESTful APIs and Python Optimize performance for sub-second replication lag in production environments Secure your replication environment with enterprise-grade features and compliance Upgrade from Classic to Microservices architecture with zero downtime Integrate with cloud platforms including OCI, GCP, AWS, and Azure Implement real-time data pipelines to BigQuery , Snowflake, and other cloud targets Navigate Oracle licensing models and optimize costs Who This Book Is For Database administrators, architects, and IT leaders working with Oracle GoldenGate —whether deploying for the first time, migrating from Classic architecture, or enabling AI-driven replication—will find actionable guidance on implementation, performance tuning, automation, and cloud integration. Covers unidirectional and multi-master replication and is packed with real-world use cases.

Building Neo4j-Powered Applications with LLMs

Dive into building applications that combine the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) with Neo4j knowledge graphs, Haystack, and Spring AI to deliver intelligent, data-driven recommendations and search outcomes. This book provides actionable insights and techniques to create scalable, robust solutions by leveraging the best-in-class frameworks and a real-world project-oriented approach. What this Book will help me do Understand how to use Neo4j to build knowledge graphs integrated with LLMs for enhanced data insights. Develop skills in creating intelligent search functionalities by combining Haystack and vector-based graph techniques. Learn to design and implement recommendation systems using LangChain4j and Spring AI frameworks. Acquire the ability to optimize graph data architectures for LLM-driven applications. Gain proficiency in deploying and managing applications on platforms like Google Cloud for scalability. Author(s) Ravindranatha Anthapu, a Principal Consultant at Neo4j, and Siddhant Agarwal, a Google Developer Expert in Generative AI, bring together their vast experience to offer practical implementations and cutting-edge techniques in this book. Their combined expertise in Neo4j, graph technology, and real-world AI applications makes them authoritative voices in the field. Who is it for? Designed for database developers and data scientists, this book caters to professionals aiming to leverage the transformational capabilities of knowledge graphs alongside LLMs. Readers should have a working knowledge of Python and Java as well as familiarity with Neo4j and the Cypher query language. If you're looking to enhance search or recommendation functionalities through state-of-the-art AI integrations, this book is for you.

Snowflake Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach to Implementing Modern Data Pipelines

Explore Snowflake’s core concepts and unique features that differentiates it from industry competitors, such as, Azure Synapse and Google BigQuery. This book provides recipes for architecting and developing modern data pipelines on the Snowflake data platform by employing progressive techniques, agile practices, and repeatable strategies. You’ll walk through step-by-step instructions on ready-to-use recipes covering a wide range of the latest development topics. Then build scalable development pipelines and solve specific scenarios common to all modern data platforms, such as, data masking, object tagging, data monetization, and security best practices. Throughout the book you’ll work with code samples for Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. There’s also a chapter devoted to solving machine learning problems with Snowflake. Authors Dillon Dayton and John Eipe are both Snowflake SnowPro Core certified, specializing in data and digital services, and understand the challenges of finding the right solution to complex problems. The recipes in this book are based on real world use cases and examples designed to help you provide quality, performant, and secured data to solve business initiatives. What You’ll Learn Handle structured and un- structured data in Snowflake. Apply best practices and different options for data transformation. Understand data application development. Implement data sharing, data governance and security. Who This book Is For Data engineers, scientists and analysts moving into Snowflake, looking to build data apps. This book expects basic knowledge in Cloud (AWS or Azure or GCP), SQL and Python

Apache Airflow Best Practices

"Apache Airflow Best Practices" is your go-to guide for mastering data workflow orchestration using Apache Airflow. This book introduces you to core concepts and features of Airflow and helps you efficiently design, deploy, and manage workflows. With detailed examples and hands-on tutorials, you'll learn how to tackle real-world challenges in data engineering. What this Book will help me do Understand and utilize the features and updates introduced in Apache Airflow 2.x. Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient data pipelines and workflows. Learn best practices for deploying Apache Airflow in cloud environments such as AWS and GCP. Extend Airflow's functionality with custom plugins and advanced configuration. Monitor, maintain, and scale your Airflow deployment effectively for high availability. Author(s) Dylan Intorf, Dylan Storey, and Kendrick van Doorn are seasoned professionals in data engineering, data strategy, and software development. Between them, they bring decades of experience working in diverse industries like finance, tech, and life sciences. They bring their expertise into this practical guide to help practitioners understand and master Apache Airflow. Who is it for? This book is tailored for data professionals such as data engineers, scientists, and system administrators, offering valuable insights for new learners and experienced users. If you're starting with workflow orchestration, seeking to optimize your current Airflow implementation, or scaling efforts, this book aligns with your goals. Readers should have a basic knowledge of Python programming and data engineering principles.

Data Engineering for Machine Learning Pipelines: From Python Libraries to ML Pipelines and Cloud Platforms

This book covers modern data engineering functions and important Python libraries, to help you develop state-of-the-art ML pipelines and integration code. The book begins by explaining data analytics and transformation, delving into the Pandas library, its capabilities, and nuances. It then explores emerging libraries such as Polars and CuDF, providing insights into GPU-based computing and cutting-edge data manipulation techniques. The text discusses the importance of data validation in engineering processes, introducing tools such as Great Expectations and Pandera to ensure data quality and reliability. The book delves into API design and development, with a specific focus on leveraging the power of FastAPI. It covers authentication, authorization, and real-world applications, enabling you to construct efficient and secure APIs using FastAPI. Also explored is concurrency in data engineering, examining Dask's capabilities from basic setup to crafting advanced machine learning pipelines. The book includes development and delivery of data engineering pipelines using leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The concluding chapters concentrate on real-time and streaming data engineering pipelines, emphasizing Apache Kafka and workflow orchestration in data engineering. Workflow tools such as Airflow and Prefect are introduced to seamlessly manage and automate complex data workflows. What sets this book apart is its blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, a structured path from basic to advanced concepts, and insights into using state-of-the-art tools. With this book, you gain access to cutting-edge techniques and insights that are reshaping the industry. This book is not just an educational tool. It is a career catalyst, and an investment in your future as a data engineering expert, poised to meet the challenges of today's data-driven world. What You Will Learn Elevate your data wrangling jobs by utilizing the power of both CPU and GPU computing, and learn to process data using Pandas 2.0, Polars, and CuDF at unprecedented speeds Design data validation pipelines, construct efficient data service APIs, develop real-time streaming pipelines and master the art of workflow orchestration to streamline your engineering projects Leverage concurrent programming to develop machine learning pipelines and get hands-on experience in development and deployment of machine learning pipelines across AWS, GCP, and Azure Who This Book Is For Data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, machine learning engineers, and MLOps specialists

Google Machine Learning and Generative AI for Solutions Architects

This book teaches solutions architects how to effectively design and implement AI/ML solutions utilizing Google Cloud services. Through detailed explanations, examples, and hands-on exercises, you will understand essential AI/ML concepts, tools, and best practices while building advanced applications. What this Book will help me do Build robust AI/ML solutions using Google Cloud tools such as TensorFlow, BigQuery, and Vertex AI. Prepare and process data efficiently for machine learning workloads. Establish and apply an MLOps framework for automating ML model lifecycle management. Implement cutting-edge generative AI solutions using best practices. Address common challenges in AI/ML projects with insights from expert solutions. Author(s) Kieran Kavanagh is a seasoned principal architect with nearly twenty years of experience in the tech industry. He has successfully led teams in designing, planning, and governing enterprise cloud strategies, and his wealth of experience is distilled into the practical approaches and insights in this book. Who is it for? This book is ideal for IT professionals aspiring to design AI/ML solutions, particularly in the role of solutions architects. It assumes a basic knowledge of Python and foundational AI/ML concepts but is suitable for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of state-of-the-art AI/ML applications on Google Cloud, this resource will guide you.

Data Engineering with Google Cloud Platform - Second Edition

Data Engineering with Google Cloud Platform is your ultimate guide to building scalable data platforms using Google Cloud technologies. In this book, you will learn how to leverage products such as BigQuery, Cloud Composer, and Dataplex for efficient data engineering. Expand your expertise and gain practical knowledge to excel in managing data pipelines within the Google Cloud ecosystem. What this Book will help me do Understand foundational data engineering concepts using Google Cloud Platform. Learn to build and manage scalable data pipelines with tools such as Dataform and Dataflow. Explore advanced topics like data governance and secure data handling in Google Cloud. Boost readiness for Google Cloud data engineering certification with real-world exam guidance. Master cost-effective strategies and CI/CD practices for data engineering on Google Cloud. Author(s) Adi Wijaya, the author of this book, is a Data Strategic Cloud Engineer at Google with extensive experience in data engineering and the Google Cloud ecosystem. With his hands-on expertise, he emphasizes practical solutions and in-depth knowledge sharing, guiding readers through the intricacies of Google Cloud for data engineering success. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data analysts, IT practitioners, software engineers, and data enthusiasts aiming to excel in data engineering. Whether you're a beginner tackling fundamental concepts or an experienced professional exploring Google Cloud's advanced capabilities, this book is designed for you. It bridges your current skills with modern data engineering practices on Google Cloud, making it a valuable resource at any stage of your career.

Data Exploration and Preparation with BigQuery

In "Data Exploration and Preparation with BigQuery," Michael Kahn provides a hands-on guide to understanding and utilizing Google's powerful data warehouse solution, BigQuery. This comprehensive book equips you with the skills needed to clean, transform, and analyze large datasets for actionable business insights. What this Book will help me do Master the process of exploring and assessing the quality of datasets. Learn SQL for performing efficient and advanced data transformations in BigQuery. Optimize the performance of BigQuery queries for speed and cost-effectiveness. Discover best practices for setting up and managing BigQuery resources. Apply real-world case studies to analyze data and derive meaningful insights. Author(s) Michael Kahn is an experienced data engineer and author specializing in big data solutions and technologies. With years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery, he has assisted organizations in optimizing their data pipelines for effective decision-making. His accessible writing style ensures complex topics become approachable, enabling readers of various skill levels to succeed. Who is it for? This book is tailored for data analysts, data engineers, and data scientists who want to learn how to effectively use BigQuery for data exploration and preparation. Whether you're new to BigQuery or looking to deepen your expertise in working with large datasets, this book provides clear guidance and practical examples to achieve your goals.

Google Cloud Platform for Data Science: A Crash Course on Big Data, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics Services

This book is your practical and comprehensive guide to learning Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for data science, using only the free tier services offered by the platform. Data science and machine learning are increasingly becoming critical to businesses of all sizes, and the cloud provides a powerful platform for these applications. GCP offers a range of data science services that can be used to store, process, and analyze large datasets, and train and deploy machine learning models. The book is organized into seven chapters covering various topics such as GCP account setup, Google Colaboratory, Big Data and Machine Learning, Data Visualization and Business Intelligence, Data Processing and Transformation, Data Analytics and Storage, and Advanced Topics. Each chapter provides step-by-step instructions and examples illustrating how to use GCP services for data science and big data projects. Readers will learn how to set up a Google Colaboratory account and run Jupyternotebooks, access GCP services and data from Colaboratory, use BigQuery for data analytics, and deploy machine learning models using Vertex AI. The book also covers how to visualize data using Looker Data Studio, run data processing pipelines using Google Cloud Dataflow and Dataprep, and store data using Google Cloud Storage and SQL. What You Will Learn Set up a GCP account and project Explore BigQuery and its use cases, including machine learning Understand Google Cloud AI Platform and its capabilities Use Vertex AI for training and deploying machine learning models Explore Google Cloud Dataproc and its use cases for big data processing Create and share data visualizations and reports with Looker Data Studio Explore Google Cloud Dataflow and its use cases for batch and stream data processing Run data processing pipelines on Cloud Dataflow Explore Google Cloud Storageand its use cases for data storage Get an introduction to Google Cloud SQL and its use cases for relational databases Get an introduction to Google Cloud Pub/Sub and its use cases for real-time data streaming Who This Book Is For Data scientists, machine learning engineers, and analysts who want to learn how to use Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for their data science and big data projects

Architecting Data and Machine Learning Platforms

All cloud architects need to know how to build data platforms that enable businesses to make data-driven decisions and deliver enterprise-wide intelligence in a fast and efficient way. This handbook shows you how to design, build, and modernize cloud native data and machine learning platforms using AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and multicloud tools like Snowflake and Databricks. Authors Marco Tranquillin, Valliappa Lakshmanan, and Firat Tekiner cover the entire data lifecycle from ingestion to activation in a cloud environment using real-world enterprise architectures. You'll learn how to transform, secure, and modernize familiar solutions like data warehouses and data lakes, and you'll be able to leverage recent AI/ML patterns to get accurate and quicker insights to drive competitive advantage. You'll learn how to: Design a modern and secure cloud native or hybrid data analytics and machine learning platform Accelerate data-led innovation by consolidating enterprise data in a governed, scalable, and resilient data platform Democratize access to enterprise data and govern how business teams extract insights and build AI/ML capabilities Enable your business to make decisions in real time using streaming pipelines Build an MLOps platform to move to a predictive and prescriptive analytics approach

Learning Google Analytics

Why is Google Analytics 4 the most modern data model available for digital marketing analytics? Rather than simply reporting what has happened, GA4's new cloud integrations enable more data activation, linking online and offline data across all your streams to provide end-to-end marketing data. This practical book prepares you for the future of digital marketing by demonstrating how GA4 supports these additional cloud integrations. Author Mark Edmondson, Google developer expert for Google Analytics and Google Cloud, provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of GA4 and its cloud integrations. Data, business, and marketing analysts will learn major facets of GA4's powerful new analytics model, with topics including data architecture and strategy, and data ingestion, storage, and modeling. You'll explore common data activation use cases and get the guidance you need to implement them. You'll learn: How Google Cloud integrates with GA4 The potential use cases that GA4 integrations can enable Skills and resources needed to create GA4 integrations How much GA4 data capture is necessary to enable use cases The process of designing dataflows from strategy through data storage, modeling, and activation How to adapt the use cases to fit your business needs

SAP S/4HANA Systems in Hyperscaler Clouds: Deploying SAP S/4HANA in AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure

This book helps SAP architects and SAP Basis administrators deploy and operate SAP S/4HANA systems on the most common public cloud platforms. Market-leading cloud offerings are covered, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. You will gain an end-to-end understanding of the initial implementation of SAP S/4HANA systems on those platforms. You will learn how to move away from the big monolithic SAP ERP systems and arrive at an environment with a central SAP S/4HANA system as the digital core surrounded by cloud-native services. The book begins by introducing the core concepts of Hyperscaler cloud platforms that are relevant to SAP. You will learn about the architecture of SAP S/4HANA systems on public cloud platforms, with specific content provided for each of the major platforms. The book simplifies the deployment of SAP S/4HANA systems in public clouds by providing step-by-step instructions and helping you deal with thecomplexity of such a deployment. Content in the book is based on best practices, industry lessons learned, and architectural blueprints, helping you develop deep insights into the operations of SAP S/4HANA systems on public cloud platforms. Reading this book enables you to build and operate your own SAP S/4HANA system in the public cloud with a minimum of effort. What You Will Learn Choose the right Hyperscaler platform for your future SAP S/4HANA workloads Start deploying your first SAP S/4HANA system in the public cloud Avoid typical pitfalls during your implementation Apply and leverage cloud-native services for your SAP S/4HANA system Save costs by choosing the right architecture and build a robust architecture for your most critical SAP systems Meet your business’ criteria for availability and performance by having the right sizing in place Identify further use cases whenoperating SAP S/4HANA in the public cloud Who This Book Is For SAP architects looking for an answer on how to move SAP S/4HANA systems from on-premises into the cloud; those planning to deploy to one of the three major platforms from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform; and SAP Basis administrators seeking a detailed and realistic description of how to get started on a migration to the cloud and how to drive that cloud implementation to completion

Visualizing Google Cloud

Easy-to-follow visual walkthrough of every important part of the Google Cloud Platform The Google Cloud Platform incorporates dozens of specialized services that enable organizations to offload technological needs onto the cloud. From routine IT operations like storage to sophisticated new capabilities including artificial intelligence and machine learning, the Google Cloud Platform offers enterprises the opportunity to scale and grow efficiently. In Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects, Google Cloud expert Priyanka Vergadia delivers a fully illustrated, visual guide to matching the best Google Cloud Platform services to your own unique use cases. After a brief introduction to the major categories of cloud services offered by Google, the author offers approximately 100 solutions divided into eight categories of services included in Google Cloud Platform: Compute Storage Databases Data Analytics Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Application Development and Modernization with Containers Networking Security You’ll find richly illustrated flowcharts and decision diagrams with straightforward explanations in each category, making it easy to adopt and adapt Google’s cloud services to your use cases. With coverage of the major categories of cloud models—including infrastructure-, containers-, platforms-, functions-, and serverless—and discussions of storage types, databases and Machine Learning choices, Visualizing Google Cloud: Illustrated References for Cloud Engineers & Architects is perfect for Every Google Cloud enthusiast, of course. It is for anyone who is planning a cloud migration or new cloud deployment. It is for anyone preparing for cloud certification, and for anyone looking to make the most of Google Cloud. It is for cloud solutions architects, IT decision-makers, and cloud data and ML engineers. In short, this book is for YOU.

Data Engineering with Google Cloud Platform

In 'Data Engineering with Google Cloud Platform', you'll explore how to construct efficient, scalable data pipelines using GCP services. This hands-on guide covers everything from building data warehouses to deploying machine learning pipelines, helping you master GCP's ecosystem. What this Book will help me do Build comprehensive data ingestion and transformation pipelines using BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow. Design end-to-end orchestration flows with Airflow and Cloud Composer for automated data processing. Leverage Pub/Sub for building real-time event-driven systems and streaming architectures. Gain skills to design and manage secure data systems with IAM and governance strategies. Prepare for and pass the Professional Data Engineer certification exam to elevate your career. Author(s) Adi Wijaya is a seasoned data engineer with significant experience in Google Cloud Platform products and services. His expertise in building data systems has equipped him with insights into the real-world challenges data engineers face. Adi aims to demystify technical topics and deliver practical knowledge through his writing, helping tech professionals excel. Who is it for? This book is tailored for data engineers and data analysts who want to leverage GCP for building efficient and scalable data systems. Readers should have a beginner-level understanding of topics like data science, Python, and Linux to fully benefit from the material. It is also suitable for individuals preparing for the Google Professional Data Engineer exam. The book is a practical companion for enhancing cloud and data engineering skills.

Data Science on the Google Cloud Platform, 2nd Edition

Learn how easy it is to apply sophisticated statistical and machine learning methods to real-world problems when you build using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This hands-on guide shows data engineers and data scientists how to implement an end-to-end data pipeline with cloud native tools on GCP. Throughout this updated second edition, you'll work through a sample business decision by employing a variety of data science approaches. Follow along by building a data pipeline in your own project on GCP, and discover how to solve data science problems in a transformative and more collaborative way. You'll learn how to: Employ best practices in building highly scalable data and ML pipelines on Google Cloud Automate and schedule data ingest using Cloud Run Create and populate a dashboard in Data Studio Build a real-time analytics pipeline using Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and BigQuery Conduct interactive data exploration with BigQuery Create a Bayesian model with Spark on Cloud Dataproc Forecast time series and do anomaly detection with BigQuery ML Aggregate within time windows with Dataflow Train explainable machine learning models with Vertex AI Operationalize ML with Vertex AI Pipelines

Reproducible Data Science with Pachyderm

Dive into the world of reproducible data science with Pachyderm, a specialized platform designed for version-controlled data pipelines. By following this book, 'Reproducible Data Science with Pachyderm,' you'll gain the skills to implement robust, scalable machine learning workflows with Pachyderm 2.0, covering setup, integration, and advanced use cases. What this Book will help me do Build scalable, version-controlled data pipelines with Pachyderm's unique features. Understand the principles behind reproducible data science and implement them effectively. Deploy Pachyderm on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure while integrating with popular tools. Create and manage end-to-end machine learning workflows, including hyperparameter tuning. Leverage advanced integrations, such as Pachyderm Notebooks and language clients like Python and Go. Author(s) Svetlana Karslioglu is a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience in constructing scalable machine learning and data processing systems. With years in both practical implementation and educational endeavors, she has a talent for breaking down complex concepts into accessible learning paths. Her approach is hands-on and results-oriented, aimed at empowering professionals to excel in the field of data science. Who is it for? This book is intended for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data engineers who are keen to ensure reproducibility in their workflows. Ideal readers may have familiarity with data science basics and some exposure to Kubernetes and programming languages like Python. By studying the book, learners will establish confidence in implementing Pachyderm for scalable and reliable data pipelines.

What Is a Data Lake?

A revolution is occurring in data management regarding how data is collected, stored, processed, governed, managed, and provided to decision makers. The data lake is a popular approach that harnesses the power of big data and marries it with the agility of self-service. With this report, IT executives and data architects will focus on the technical aspects of building a data lake for your organization. Alex Gorelik from Facebook explains the requirements for building a successful data lake that business users can easily access whenever they have a need. You'll learn the phases of data lake maturity, common mistakes that lead to data swamps, and the importance of aligning data with your company's business strategy and gaining executive sponsorship. You'll explore: The ingredients of modern data lakes, such as the use of different ingestion methods for different data formats, and the importance of the three Vs: volume, variety, and velocity Building blocks of successful data lakes, including data ingestion, integration, persistence, data governance, and business intelligence and self-service analytics State-of-the-art data lake architectures offered by Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud

BigQuery for Data Warehousing: Managed Data Analysis in the Google Cloud

Create a data warehouse, complete with reporting and dashboards using Google’s BigQuery technology. This book takes you from the basic concepts of data warehousing through the design, build, load, and maintenance phases. You will build capabilities to capture data from the operational environment, and then mine and analyze that data for insight into making your business more successful. You will gain practical knowledge about how to use BigQuery to solve data challenges in your organization. BigQuery is a managed cloud platform from Google that provides enterprise data warehousing and reporting capabilities. Part I of this book shows you how to design and provision a data warehouse in the BigQuery platform. Part II teaches you how to load and stream your operational data into the warehouse to make it ready for analysis and reporting. Parts III and IV cover querying and maintaining, helping you keep your information relevant with other Google Cloud Platform services and advanced BigQuery. Part V takes reporting to the next level by showing you how to create dashboards to provide at-a-glance visual representations of your business situation. Part VI provides an introduction to data science with BigQuery, covering machine learning and Jupyter notebooks. What You Will Learn Design a data warehouse for your project or organization Load data from a variety of external and internal sources Integrate other Google Cloud Platform services for more complex workflows Maintain and scale your data warehouse as your organization grows Analyze, report, and create dashboards on the information in the warehouse Become familiar with machine learning techniques using BigQuery ML Who This Book Is For Developers who want to provide business users with fast, reliable, and insightful analysis from operational data, and data analysts interested in a cloud-based solution that avoids the pain of provisioning their own servers.

Jumpstart Snowflake: A Step-by-Step Guide to Modern Cloud Analytics

Explore the modern market of data analytics platforms and the benefits of using Snowflake computing, the data warehouse built for the cloud. With the rise of cloud technologies, organizations prefer to deploy their analytics using cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Cloud vendors are offering modern data platforms for building cloud analytics solutions to collect data and consolidate into single storage solutions that provide insights for business users. The core of any analytics framework is the data warehouse, and previously customers did not have many choices of platform to use. Snowflake was built specifically for the cloud and it is a true game changer for the analytics market. This book will help onboard you to Snowflake, present best practices to deploy, and use the Snowflake data warehouse. In addition, it covers modern analytics architecture and use cases. It provides use cases of integration with leading analytics software such as Matillion ETL, Tableau, and Databricks. Finally, it covers migration scenarios for on-premise legacy data warehouses. What You Will Learn Know the key functionalities of Snowflake Set up security and access with cluster Bulk load data into Snowflake using the COPY command Migrate from a legacy data warehouse to Snowflake integrate the Snowflake data platform with modern business intelligence (BI) and data integration tools Who This Book Is For Those working with data warehouse and business intelligence (BI) technologies, and existing and potential Snowflake users