Data lakes

A data lake is a large-scale storage repository that holds a vast amount of raw data in its native format until it is needed for analysis. Unlike traditional data warehouses, data lakes can store structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, providing a flexible and scalable solution for big data analytics. Data lakes enable organizations to perform advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time data processing by allowing data to be ingested, stored, and processed in its original form. This flexibility supports a wide range of use cases, from business intelligence to predictive analytics, by providing a comprehensive view of the data landscape.