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Classifying the data type

First, we will explore how the architect can classify different types of data. Data can be classified into three different types:

Structured data
Semi-structured data
Unstructured data

We will also examine various file types associated with each type of data, as different file formats have their own characteristics, benefits, and drawbacks. For each data type, a solid understanding of these file types and their features can help to optimize storage costs, retrieval speeds, and scalability.

Note that there can be some ambiguity on which file format falls under which data type. In particular, file formats such as CSV and Avro are often classified as either structured or semi-structured, depending on whom you ask and what their exact definition is. However, this exact classification is not of importance to the data architect. What is important is knowing which file type is optimal in which scenario.

Structured data

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Olivier Mertens

Olivier Mertens is a cloud solution architect for Azure data and AI at Microsoft, based in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he assisted organizations in designing their enterprise-scale data platforms and analytical workloads. Next to his role as an architect, Olivier leads the technical AI expertise for Microsoft EMEA in the corporate market. This includes leading knowledge sharing and internal upskilling, as well as solving highly complex or strategic customer AI cases. Before his time at Microsoft, he worked as a data scientist at a Microsoft partner in Belgium. Olivier is a lecturer for generative AI and AI solution architectures, a keynote speaker for AI, and holds a master's degree in information management, a postgraduate degree as an AI business architect, and a bachelor's degree in business management.
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Breght Van Baelen

Breght Van Baelen is a Microsoft employee based in Dublin, Ireland, and works as a cloud solution architect for the data and AI pillar in Azure. He provides guidance to organizations building large-scale analytical platforms and data solutions. In addition, Breght was chosen as an advanced cloud expert for Power BI and is responsible for providing technical expertise in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Before his time at Microsoft, he worked as a data consultant at Microsoft Gold Partners in Belgium. Breght led a team of eight data and AI consultants as a data science lead. Breght holds a master's degree in computer science from KU Leuven, specializing in AI. He also holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Hasselt.
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