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Get started managing partitions for Amazon S3 tables backed by the AWS Glue Data Catalog

AWS Big Data

Large organizations processing huge volumes of data usually store it in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) and query the data to make data-driven business decisions using distributed analytics engines such as Amazon Athena. You can partition your data by any column.

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The Lean Analytics Cycle: Metrics > Hypothesis > Experiment > Act

Occam's Razor

We are far too enamored with data collection and reporting the standard metrics we love because others love them because someone else said they were nice so many years ago. It helps you to amplify what’s proven to work, throw away what isn’t, and tweak the goal-posts when data indicates that they may be in the wrong place.

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Adapting to Change: Finding Opportunity in Crucible Moments

Alation

Recognizing it — and even capitalizing on it — requires data. Uncertainty reigns These days, planning a dinner out can be as complicated as planning a global business acquisition. But recognizing the opportunity in uncertainty is what separates the winners from the pack. Obviously, your data will tell you.