Synapse – Data Lake vs. Delta Lake vs. Data Lakehouse
As a data engineer, we often hear terms like Data Lake, Delta Lake, and Data Lakehouse, which we might be confusing at times. In this blog we’ll demystify these terms and talk about the differences of each of the technologies and concepts, along with scenarios of usage for each.Create alerts for your Synapse Dedicated SQL Pool
In this article I will discuss how to configure alerts for you Azure Synapse dedicated SQL pool and provide recommended alerts to get you started. Enabling alerts allows you to detect workload issues sooner allowing you to take action earlier to minimize end-user impact.Introduction to Kusto Query Language (KQL)
Kusto Query Language (KQL) is a powerful query language to analyse large volumes of structured, semi structured and unstructured (Free Text) data. It has inbuilt operators and functions that lets you analyse data to find trends, patterns, anomalies, create forecasting, and machine learning.
Data mesh: A perspective on using Azure Synapse Analytics to build data products
This is a multi-part blog series, and it discusses various aspects of implementing data mesh architecture on Azure. This part focuses on data as a product principle and presents a perspective on using Azure Synapse Analytics as a data product. We discuss (at a high-level) data product functions & capabilities and apply that lens to Synapse Analytics. We discuss how workspaces can be partitioned to give domains scale and agility to build data products.Performance Tuning Synapse Dedicated Pools - Understanding the Query Lifecycle
Tuning your query to perform at its best needs a certain level of understanding of what goes under the hood. Synapse Dedicated Pool is an MPP engine built up of several services which work together to deliver superior performance.
Creating a custom disaster recovery plan for your Synapse workspace Part 1
Many of our customers have been asking about creating a disaster recovery plan for their Synapse Workspace. In a new blog series, we will cover the basics of disaster recovery and business continuity, discussing available options and custom solutions.
