Azure Storage Options for Analytics

Explore Azure storage options for analytics in this comprehensive conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Gain insights into selecting the right storage solution based on use cases, performance requirements, and user needs. Delve into the fundamentals of data lakes and modern cloud data warehousing practices. Learn about Azure's data lake options, including Blob Storage, ADLS Gen, and ADLS Gen 2, as well as database choices like Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, and Azure SQLDW. Discover the role of analytics layers such as Azure Analysis Services and PowerBI. By the end of this 75-minute session, acquire the knowledge to make informed decisions on appropriate data storage options for various analytics scenarios in Azure.