Data Lake

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Definition

Centralized repository that stores all types of raw data at any scale. Like a massive digital reservoir that holds data in its original form until you need to analyze it.

Real-World Example

Companies dump sensor data, logs, images, and documents into a data lake, then use analytics tools to find patterns and insights when needed.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services offer scalable storage solutions that allow organizations to store vast amounts of raw data in its native format, similar to a data lake.

AWS
Amazon S3
AZ
Azure Data Lake Storage
GCP
Google Cloud Storage
OCI
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Lake

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