Data Management and Storage in the Cloud

Hi again! This is the second course of the Google Cloud Data Analytics Certificate. Get cozy with the key components of data governance, normalized and star schemas, data catalogs, and data lakehouse architecture.

• Introduction to data management and storage in the cloud
• Unlock the secrets of data organization in the cloud! In this module, you'll dive into the different forms data can take, how to store it, and the magic of moving it around. (Think of APIs and connectors as your data transport wizards!) Get ready to understand the building blocks of a well-managed data system.
• Key components of data organization
• Level up your data organization skills! In this module, you'll decode the mysteries of data governance, schemas (the blueprints of data), and the power of the data lakehouse. Discover how these concepts work together to create a data system that's both powerful and easy to navigate.
• Steps to find data
• Time for a data treasure hunt! In this module, you'll use Google Cloud tools, like BigQuery and Dataplex, to track down, access, and store the data you need. Think of it as your digital detective kit for solving those tricky business problems.
• Techniques to access data
• Become a data whisperer! This module teaches you how to talk to data tables and supercharge your queries for lightning-fast insights. You'll explore the power of cloud-based data lakes and warehouses, so you can answer tough business questions with confidence.