When it comes to modern analytics, SQL Server can absolutely serve as a starting point for a data warehouse, especially if your business is already deep in the Microsoft ecosystem. With features like SSIS, columnstore indexes, and partitioning, you can design a solid star-schema warehouse for moderate workloads.
But what happens when data volumes grow and performance demands rise?That’s when companies start to look beyond.Takeaway:
SQL Server is a reliable first step.
Exasol is the engine when speed and scale are non-negotiable.
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