Can a database be a data lake?

What type of database is a data lake?

A data lake stores structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, supporting the ability to store raw data from all sources without the need to process or transform it at that time.

What is a database lake?

Data storage Lake databases use a data lake on the Azure Storage account to store the data of the database. The data can be stored in Parquet or CSV format and different settings can be used to optimize the storage. Every lake database uses a linked service to define the location of the root data folder.

Is SQL a data lake?

Not a paradox. SQL is being used for analysis and transformation of large volumes of data in data lakes. With greater data volumes, the push is toward newer technologies and paradigm changes. SQL meanwhile has remained the mainstay.

Is data lake a relational database?

Data Lakes allow you to store relational data like operational databases and data from line of business applications, and non-relational data like mobile apps, IoT devices, and social media. They also give you the ability to understand what data is in the lake through crawling, cataloging, and indexing of data.