Let's go through some important data architecture principles:
- Data is an asset to an enterprise: Data has a measurable value. It provides some real value to the enterprise. In modern times, data is treated like real gold.
- Data is shared enterprise-wide: Data is captured only once and then used and analyzed many times. Multiple users access the same data for different uses cases and requirements.
- Data governance: Data is governed to ensure data quality.
- Data management: Data needs to be managed to attain enterprise objectives.
- Data access: All users should have access to data.
- Data security: Data should be properly secured and protected.
- Data definition: Each attribute of the data needs to be consistently defined enterprise-wide.
Now that we know the basics of big data and its principles, let's get into some real action.
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