Identifying the Right Data Platform
In the previous chapter, we discussed the various data types, their formats, and their storage. We also covered different databases and provided an overview of them. Then, we understood the factors and features we should compare when choosing a data format, storage type, or database for any use case to solve a data engineering problem effectively.
In this chapter, we will look at the various kinds of popular platforms that are available to run data engineering solutions. You will also learn about the considerations you should make as an architect to choose one of them. To do so, we will discuss the finer details of each platform and the alternatives these platforms provide. Finally, you will learn how to make the most of these platforms to architect an efficient, robust, and cost-effective solution for a business problem.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:
- Virtualization and containerization platforms...
