Chapter 16. Technologies
As you delve into this chapter, your first crucial decision is choosing between open source solutions and cloud provider offerings. However, there’s more to consider. I’ll guide you in thinking about the scale of your data needs and your organization’s agility requirements.
Beyond this, we’ll explore the landscape of cloud service models, from major providers to the complexity of multi-cloud solutions. The chapter ends by introducing you to three essential software frameworks: Hadoop, Databricks, and Snowflake.
Your answers to the questions in this chapter will profoundly shape your data architecture. It’s not just open source versus proprietary; it’s about crafting the perfect technology mix to suit your unique needs in the world of data architecture.
Choosing a Platform
The decision to use open source software or software from a cloud service provider (CSP) depends on various factors, including specific requirements, budget, expertise, data sensitivity, and control preferences. Evaluate your organization’s needs carefully and consider the trade-offs between the advantages of CSP software and the flexibility and customization offered by open source software (OSS).
Open Source Solutions
Open source software refers to software that is distributed for free with its source code openly available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute. It is typically developed collaboratively by a community of programmers who contribute their knowledge and expertise ...
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