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A data lake is a centralized repository that allows you to store vast amounts of

data—structured, semi-structured, and unstructured—in its raw, original format.


Unlike traditional databases or data warehouses, data lakes don’t require you to
define a schema before storing the data, which makes them highly flexible and
scalable.

🧊 Key Features of a Data Lake


 Stores all types of data: Text, images, videos, sensor data, logs, social
media, and more
 Schema-on-read: You define the structure only when you access the data,
not when you store it
 Scalable and cost-effective: Built on cloud platforms like AWS or Azure,
data lakes can grow with your needs
 Supports advanced analytics: Ideal for big data processing, machine
learning, and real-time analytics

Typical Architecture Layers

Layer Function

Storage Layer Holds raw data in distributed file systems or object storage

Collects data via batch jobs, streaming, or direct


Ingestion Layer
connections

Metadata Store Catalogs and tracks data origin, structure, and usage

Processing & Uses tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or TensorFlow for
Analytics data analysis

Security &
Ensures access control, encryption, and compliance
Governance

Sources:

Data lakes are especially useful for organizations that want to unlock insights from
diverse data sources without the constraints of traditional data models. Would you
like to see how data lakes compare to data warehouses or explore real-world use
cases?

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