Apache Parquet.

Where it fits

A columnar file format for efficient analytical storage and reading.

This profile covers a file format in the Lakehouses & formats category.

Evaluate it for your workload

Start with your access patterns, data size, concurrency, and recovery requirements. Check the official documentation for the exact edition, engine version, and deployment model you intend to use.

For self-managed deployments, account for upgrades, monitoring, access controls, and the process for recovering your data.

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