The role of a modern data architecture
A modern data architecture removes the rigid boundaries between data systems and seamlessly integrates the data lake, data warehouse, and purpose-built data stores. A modern data architecture recognizes the fact that taking a one-size-fits-all approach leads to compromises in the data and analytics platform. And we are not just referring to seamless integration between data systems; it also has to encompass unified governance, along with ease of data movement.
A modern data architecture is a direct response to all the challenges we have seen so far, including exponential data growth, performance and scalability issues, security and data governance nightmares, data silo issues, and—of course—pinching high expenses.
The following diagram shows a modern data architecture at a high level:
Figure 1.2 – Modern data architecture
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