Analytics Accelerator 101: Foundational concepts

Start here to learn the core ideas that underpin the Analytics Accelerator. This level is designed for those new to modern analytics concepts, or those seeking a refresher.

What you will learn

• Fundamental concepts of data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures
• Columnar storage and vectorized query engines
• Open table formats: Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake
• The EDB Analytics Accelerator vision and core architecture
• The value of separating storage and compute for analytics

Before you begin

• Generic analytics concepts
• Analytics Accelerator concepts

Suggested learning path

1. Generic analytics concepts
2. Analytics Accelerator concepts
3. Understanding Apache Iceberg with EDB solutions (section link — to be provided)
4. Understanding Delta Lake with EDB solutions (section link — to be provided)

• EDB Postgres Lakehouse

Next steps

Once you’ve completed 101, continue with: