Lakehouse vs Warehouse: Stop The Data Chaos!

Are you stuck in the data chaos, wondering whether to use a lakehouse or warehouse? In this video, we break it all down and compare and contrast these two essential data storage solutions. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each, explore their specific applications, and understand how technologies like Delta and Parquet keep your data clean, consistent, and efficient. Discover how Microsoft's Fabric ties it all together with OneLake, creating a single source of truth for your organization and eliminating the headaches of duplicate data and complex pipelines.

Whether you're a data analyst, engineer, or business leader, this video will help you make informed decisions—use a warehouse for SQL-driven reporting or a lakehouse for flexible, exploration-heavy workloads. Keep exploring, keep learning, and transform your data management approach with actionable insights.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Lakehouse vs Warehouse
03:08 - One Lake Architecture
06:49 - Delta Lake & Parquet Formats
10:43 - Productivity Shortcuts
14:38 - Workspaces and Data Governance
17:52 - Data Discovery Techniques
18:13 - Governance Best Practices
18:38 - Summary and Key Takeaways