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Getting Started with Snowflake — Yes Energy

Written by DHan James | May 01, 2020

Where should you start with Snowflake? We’ve compiled a list of resources.

 

Snowflake utilizes the cloud to provide data warehousing as a service. While data traditionally resides in disparate systems, Snowflake puts data into their cloud based data warehouse for functional, easy analysis and longer term storage. Their unique architecture supports unstructured, semi-structured and structured data.  

So, where should you begin with Snowflake? We’ve compiled a list of resources that give a little more information on Snowflake, and how to get started on the platform.  

Snowflake in 8 Minutes

Snowflake in 8 Minutes gives a brief demo of Snowflake in action so you can see what the Platform looks like and understand some of its functionality.

Snowflake’s Cloud Data Warehouse

Fron’s article walks the reader through his decision to use Snowflake, his experience with it and step-by-step directions on getting started.

10 Minute Beginner’s Guide to Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse

Pitcher’s article, originally published on Medium, tells you how to move your data onto Snowflake, and start running queries in just 10 minutes.

Getting Started

Snowflake’s Getting Started guide offers support around system prerequisites, logging in and navigating the platform. They also provide a 20 minute guide with step by step instructions for using Snowflake. Find their video library, hands on labs, and more supporting documentation here too.

Snowflake Tutorials

Sign up to participate in a data warehousing tutorial, their weekly 30-minute demo, and their Cloud Analytics Academy.

For more information, check out our Snowflake Partner Page or contact partners@yesenergy.com.