Technical Tips for a Successful Azure Data and Analytic Implementation
Azure Data Lake Storage to the Rescue!
Do you have issues with data storage space? In today’s post I’d like to share a scenario that may be familiar to you and how...
Using Databricks in Azure Data Factory for ETL
A common discussion we’ve had lately is about using Azure Databricks within Azure Data Factory for ETL.
Transitioning from Traditional to Azure Data Architectures
Using ORC, Parquet and Avro Files in Azure Data Lake
In today’s post I’d like to review some information about using ORC, Parquet and Avro files in Azure Data Lake, in particular...
Azure Data Week - Modern Data Warehouse Design Patterns
In his Azure Data Week session, Modern Data Warehouse Design Patterns, Bob Rubocki gave an overview of modern cloud-based data...
Migrating from Oracle to Azure Data Warehouse
In this post, I’d like to tell you a story about a customer who chose to migrate from Oracle to Azure Data Warehouse and tell...
Can Azure Data Factory Read Excel Files from Data Lake?
Today’s post is in response to a question I was recently asked. It’s about using Azure Data Lake Store with Azure Data Factory,...
Building an Azure Learning Plan
Azure is a hot technology right now and a big focus for us here at Pragmatic Works. Our consultants do Azure projects across...
Azure Data Lake vs Azure Blob Storage in Data Warehousing
In today’s post I’ll look at some considerations for choosing to use Azure Blob Storage or Azure Data Lake Store when...
Hybrid Cloud Strategies and Management
Are you running a hybrid environment between on-premises and Azure? Do you want to be? In a recent webinar, Sr. Principal...
Introduction to Azure Data Lake
At Pragmatic Works we talk to a lot of customers about their data strategies, specifically their data cloud strategies. One...
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