This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview on the setup, management, and governance of a cloud data lake. Author Rukmani Gopalan, a product management leader and data enthusiast, guides data architects and engineers through the major aspects of working with a cloud data lake, from design considerations and best practices to data format optimizations, performance optimization, cost management, and governance.Learn the benefits of a cloud-based big data strategy for your organizationGet guidance and best practices for designing performant and scalable data lakesExamine architecture and design choices, and data governance principles and strategiesBuild a data strategy that scales as your organizational and business needs increaseImplement a scalable data lake in the cloudUse cloud-based advanced analytics to gain more value from your data