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How to Setup Data Platform Infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform with Terraform
Learn how to set up a secure, scalable data platform infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Terraform. This step-by-step guide covers VPC configuration, Compute Engine setup, firewall rules, Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP), Cloud NAT, and more, ensuring a cost-effective, flexible, and secure foundation for your data platform.
Organizing Networking for Data Platforms: Key Connectivity Options
Optimize your data platform by making informed networking decisions. This article explores how networking impacts ELT workflows, covering key connectivity options, security considerations, and best practices. Learn how to design a secure, scalable, and high-performing data platform architecture with the right networking.
What is a Modular Data Platform?
Learn why modularity is crucial for building scalable, efficient data architectures. This article covers the core components of modern data platforms, from ingestion to governance, and shares best practices for flexibility, interoperability, and security.
Breaking Down Prefect Deployments To Improve The Data Ops Efficiency
Discover how breaking down monolithic ETL flows into modular deployments enhances observability, streamlines troubleshooting, and boosts scalability. Learn to design data pipelines that evolve with your needs while maintaining performance and reliability.
dlt and Prefect, a Great Combo for Streamlined Data Ingestion Pipelines
Streamline your data ingestion pipelines with dlt and Prefect. This article explores how combining these powerful open-source tools enables scalable, efficient, and production-ready data workflows. Learn best practices, key features, and real-world insights to simplify data engineering.
Deploying Prefect on any Cloud Using a Single Virtual Machine
A pattern to improve observability, monitoring and, ultimately, data operations with Prefect. We show how to find the right trade off between number of deployments and improved operations.