Definition
A centralized repository optimized for analytical queries, storing structured historical data from multiple sources.
In Depth
Data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift are designed for complex queries across large datasets. They use columnar storage, MPP (massively parallel processing), and schema-on-write to enable fast analytical workloads.
Example Usage
Loading NetSuite financial data, CRM activity, and marketing metrics into Snowflake for cross-functional business intelligence.
Business Context
A data warehouse provides the 'single source of truth' for business analytics, enabling queries that span multiple source systems.
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