Snowflake: A Comprehensive Review of a Modern Data Warehousing Platform
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11617628Keywords:
Snowflake, Data warehousing, Cloud computing, Scalability, Architecture, Performance, Security, Features, Semi-structured data, Automatic scalingAbstract
Snowflake represents a state-of-the-art data warehousing platform, fundamentally altering the landscape of data management within cloud environments. This paper offers an exhaustive examination of Snowflake, delving into its structural intricacies, pivotal functionalities, competitive edges, and far-reaching implications for the sector. By meticulously scrutinizing its inventive methodologies for data retention, processing, and adaptability, this analysis elucidates Snowflake's rise to prominence as a leader in cloud-centric data management solutions. Moreover, it sheds light on Snowflake's transformative influence, precipitating a shift in how enterprises harness and exploit their data resources to steer strategic decisions and attain a competitive edge amidst the ever-evolving business milieu. Snowflake's agile architecture and user-centric design underscore its commitment to empowering businesses with the tools they need to thrive in today's data-driven landscape.
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