Azure Policy – an underrated component of a scalable data platform (part1)

This post, authored by Tomasz Kostyrka, discusses the value of Azure Policy as a crucial yet underappreciated element of a scalable data platform. The article focuses on the design and implementation of a complete data platform, including tasks such as data modeling, pipeline implementation, and reporting. It emphasizes the growing importance of having a solid data governance strategy to ensure compliance and optimal performance.

The article provides insight into the role of Azure Policy in enforcing data governance rules across the platform. It outlines how Azure Policy can be utilized to define policies and rules that safeguard the consistency and integrity of data. The post highlights the benefits of Azure Policy, including its ability to automate policy enforcement and facilitate compliance reporting.

In short, if you are building a data platform from scratch and are looking to establish a solid data governance strategy with automated policy enforcement, this article offers valuable insights on how to leverage Azure Policy effectively.