Best Practices for Implementing Continuous Streaming with Azure Databricks
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https://doi.org/10.36676/urr.v8.i4.1428Keywords:
Continuous streaming, Azure Databricks, real-time data processing, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, data ingestionAbstract
Continuous data streaming is essential for modern applications that require real-time processing of large data sets. Azure Databricks, a scalable data analytics platform, is widely used to implement such streaming systems. This paper presents best practices for implementing continuous streaming with Azure Databricks, focusing on key aspects such as architecture design, data ingestion, and stream processing optimization. The integration of Apache Spark within Databricks enables efficient, fault-tolerant stream processing at scale, making it ideal for handling high-throughput data streams.
Key considerations discussed include selecting appropriate data sources, leveraging Delta Lake for reliable data storage, and ensuring efficient stream processing through resource allocation and checkpointing. The paper emphasizes the importance of partitioning data to optimize processing performance and reduce latency, alongside monitoring and alerting strategies to maintain system health. Best practices for handling common challenges such as late data arrival, scaling out the infrastructure, and managing backpressure are also explored.
Furthermore, the use of Azure Databricks in conjunction with other Azure services, like Event Hubs and Azure Data Lake Storage, is highlighted to ensure seamless data flow across the streaming pipeline. Finally, security and compliance aspects are discussed, focusing on the secure handling of sensitive data during real-time processing.
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive guide for organizations looking to implement robust, scalable, and efficient continuous streaming solutions using Azure Databricks in various real-world scenarios
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