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Data & Analytics · Foundational

Batch Processing

Processing accumulated data in discrete scheduled jobs, such as hourly or nightly loads.

Definition

Batch is efficient and simpler to manage, but its latency equals the batch interval. It suits reporting, billing and large historical transformations.

Example

A nightly job that loads the previous day's sales into the warehouse.

Exam tip

If the requirement is minutes or hours of latency at low cost, batch is usually acceptable.

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