Demystifying AI vs. ML: Understanding the Key Differences

In the realm of modern technology, the terms Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) often swirl together in conversations, creating an aura of confusion. Yet, amidst the haze, clarity emerges when we grasp the fundamental disparities between the two. AI, the embodiment of simulated human intelligence in machines, stands as the overarching concept, while Machine Learning, a subset of AI, empowers computers to learn from data and improve their performance iteratively. Understanding this dichotomy unveils the distinct roles each plays in revolutionizing industries and shaping our future.

April 16, 2024 0

How to Copy Multiple Files from a SharePoint Folder to Datalake using Azure Data factory

With Azure Data Factory, copying files from SharePoint to Data Lake becomes a breeze. By leveraging Azure Data Factory's intuitive interface and robust features, you can easily set up connections to your SharePoint environment and Data Lake Storage Gen2. This allows you to define datasets representing the source (SharePoint) and the sink (Data Lake), specifying the exact locations from which data will be extracted and where it will be stored.

February 12, 2024 1

How to Refresh the Azure Analysis Service Model Using Azure Data Factory

This blog post will help you build an automated and effortless way to keep your Azure Analysis Services model up-to-date using Azure Data Factory, ensuring accurate insights with seamless refreshment.

August 18, 2023 0

How to Pause and Resume Dedicated SQL pool (SQL DW) using Azure Data factory.

Azure Dedicated SQL pool (SQL DW) has many benefits like Massive parallel processing (MPP) architecture to scale compute and storage resources independently, allowing for high-performance analytics but one big issue with this Azure resource is the cost associated with it. Microsoft charges Dedicated SQL Pool on Hourly basis, so it means then you must pay when the SQL DW is on even if you are not using it for development or analysis.

June 25, 2023 0

What are the qualities of a good Data Analyst?

A good Data Analyst should combine technical expertise, strong analytical skills, business acumen, and effective communication to deliver valuable insights and drive data-informed decision-making within an organization.

June 14, 2023 0

What is the difference between Azure SQL DB, Azure Dedicated SQL Pool and Elastic Pool?

Azure SQL DB is a fully managed relational database service, Azure Dedicated SQL pool is a distributed analytics service for large datasets, and Elastic Pool is a resource allocation model for managing multiple SQL databases with varying workloads.

June 12, 2023 0

What are latest trends in the field of data analytics?

The field of data analytics is evolving rapidly, and new trends and technologies are emerging every month, below are the latest trends as of now: Augmented Analytics: Augmented analytics combines artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques with data analytics to automate data preparation, insight generation, and data visualization. It empowers non-technical users to... Continue Reading →

May 16, 2023 0

Will Microsoft Copilot change the Cloud Computing world?

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool developed by Microsoft in collaboration with OpenAI that uses machine learning to provide code suggestions and completions to developers as they write code. It is designed to help developers be more productive by automating some of the more repetitive tasks of coding. It has the potential to... Continue Reading →

May 8, 2023 0

Which Jobs will not be affected by AI?

AI has become the Buzzword of the 21st century, anyone who even has a little idea of what AI can do is either excited, nervous, or fearful of it, and rightly so.

March 1, 2023 2

How to handle duplicate records while inserting data in Databricks

Have you ever faced a challenge where records keep getting duplicated when you are inserting some new data into an existing table in Databricks? If yes, then this blog is for you. Let’s start with a simple use case: Inserting parquet data from one folder in Datalake to a Delta table using Databricks. Follow the... Continue Reading →

September 21, 2022 0

How to Copy Files from SharePoint to Datalake using Azure Data factory

Copying files from SharePoint to Datalake or any other target location is one task you cannot ignore as a Data Engineer. Someday someone for sure is going to ask you to do that. So, how can you achieve that? Suppose we need to copy an excel file from SharePoint to Datalake Gen 2. You need... Continue Reading →

September 14, 2022 5

How to read .xlsx file in Databricks using Pandas

Step 1: In order to read .xlsx file, you need to have the library openpyxl installed in the Databricks cluster. Steps to install library openpyxl to Databircks cluster: Step 1: Select the Databricks cluster where you want to install the library. Step 2: Click on Libraries. Step 3: Click on Install New. Step 4: Select PyPI. Step 5: Put openpyxl in the text box under Package... Continue Reading →

February 21, 2022 0