Apache Polaris: The Definitive Guide

Enriching Apache Iceberg Data Lakehouses with an Open Source Catalog

By: Alex Merced, Andrew Madson, Tomer Shiran

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Revolutionize your understanding of modern data management with Apache Polaris (incubating), the open source catalog designed for data lakehouse industry standard Apache Iceberg. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the intricacies of Apache Iceberg data lakehouses, highlighting the pivotal role of Iceberg catalogs.

Authors Alex Merced, Andrew Madson, and Tomer Shiran explore Apache Polaris's architecture and features in detail, equipping you with the knowledge needed to leverage its full potential. Data engineers, data architects, data scientists, and data analysts will learn how to seamlessly integrate Apache Polaris with popular data tools like Apache Spark, Snowflake, and Dremio to enhance data management capabilities, optimize workflows, and secure datasets.

Get a comprehensive introduction to Iceberg data lakehouses
Understand how catalogs facilitate efficient data management and querying in Iceberg
Explore Apache Polaris's unique architecture and its powerful features
Deploy Apache Polaris locally, and deploy managed Apache Polaris from Snowflake and Dremio
Perform basic table operations on Apache Spark, Snowflake, and Dremio