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Building Medallion Architectures
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Building Medallion Architectures

by Piethein Strengholt
March 2025
Intermediate to advanced
396 pages
11h 36m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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Part IV. Scaling, Governance, and the Future of Medallion Architectures

Understanding the complexities of scaling and governance within the Medallion architecture is crucial for organizations striving to meet increasing demands while maintaining control over their data environments. Many organizations find these areas particularly challenging, yet mastering them is essential for sustainable growth and regulatory compliance. Building on previously discussed concepts, such as data domains and data products, this part provides deeper insights and practical solutions for building scalable, secure, and future-proof Medallion architectures.

Chapter 11 provides a comprehensive guide on how to effectively scale Medallion architectures and manage multiple instances within the same organization. It discusses best practices, common pitfalls, and strategies for ensuring that the architectures can grow with the company.

Chapter 12 delves into the critical aspects of governance and security within the Medallion architecture. It explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing robust governance and security measures to protect data assets and ensure compliance with regulations.

Chapter 13 explores the future of Medallion architectures, particularly in relation to generative artificial intelligence. It concludes with a reflection on the evolving landscape of data architectures.

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