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Seamless Data Integration: SAP to Databricks

Learn how to integrate SAP data into Databricks with this comprehensive blog. Discover the essential components of the SAP ecosystem, including SAP HANA, S/4HANA, and BTP, and explore proven integration methods using SparkJDBC and Azure Data Factory. Perfect for data engineers and architects looking to combine SAP's enterprise management capabilities with Databricks' advanced analytics.

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Databricks, Cost, ETL, Benchmark Josue Bogran Databricks, Cost, ETL, Benchmark Josue Bogran

Performance, Benchmarks, and Optimization Tips for Databricks Users

Josue Bogran interviews Jeremy Lewallen from Databricks’ Performance Team, exploring benchmarks, storage cost optimization, rightsizing SQL Serverless Compute, and common compute mistakes. Discover why Databricks continually enhances performance, tips for using the latest DBRs, and how their innovations provide a fast, efficient, and developer-friendly data platform.

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Redshift to Databricks - Part 2: Technical Implementation Guide

This guide dives into the technical steps required to migrate from Amazon Redshift to Databricks. Covering everything from discovery and data evaluation to security protocols and cost estimation, it offers detailed, practical strategies for managing dependencies, optimizing queries, and planning for future scalability within Databricks’ robust ecosystem.

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Redshift to Databricks - Part 1: Why and How to Start Your Migration

This blog introduces the strategic benefits and challenges of migrating from Amazon Redshift to Databricks. It covers Redshift’s legacy limitations, Databricks' advantages, and critical migration factors. The article provides an overview of key planning steps, including architecture considerations and phased migration strategies, setting the stage for technical execution in the upcoming part two.

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Databricks, ETL, Hadoop, Snowflake Jeronimo Acosta Databricks, ETL, Hadoop, Snowflake Jeronimo Acosta

Build a data skyscraper with Databricks

Funny or not, building a secured, governed and scalable data platform that supports multiple types of use cases along with the data management processes and practices is very similar to building a skyscraper - the higher the building grows and supports more units and people, the complexity increases.

This guide will help you understand the complexities of Databricks, ensuring your data skyscraper stands tall and proud.

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Databricks, Migrations, ETL, EDW, AWS, Hadoop Kailash Thapa Databricks, Migrations, ETL, EDW, AWS, Hadoop Kailash Thapa

Migrating Hadoop to Databricks - a deeper dive

Migrating from a large Hadoop environment to Databricks is a complex and large project. In this blog we will dive into different areas of the migration process and the challenges that the customer should plan in these areas: Administration, Data Migration, Data Processing, Security and Governance, and Data Consumption (tools and processes)

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