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The Definitive Guide to Data Integration
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The Definitive Guide to Data Integration

by Pierre-Yves BONNEFOY, Emeric CHAIZE, Raphaël MANSUY, Mehdi TAZI
March 2024
Beginner
490 pages
15h 54m
English
Packt Publishing
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Data Sources and Types

Data sources are the starting points for data that organizations use in operations or analysis. They can be structured or unstructured, in various formats, and located in separate places. In modern data integration, data sources are essential for providing accurate, timely, and reliable information to the right individuals when needed.

We will start by identifying different data sources – the wellsprings of information that fuel our data systems. Ranging from relational databases and NoSQL databases to flat files and APIs, we will decipher the characteristics that distinguish these sources and the contexts where they shine the brightest.

Moving on, we will delve into the rich array of data types and structures. Understanding ...

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