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Data Virtualization Basics

Query data without moving it

Virtualization tools present federated views across databases, lakes, and APIs, handling joins, caching, and security centrally so teams can query without copying data, though performance and governance must be managed.

Connect

Link multiple sources with connectors and security policies.

Optimize

Use pushdown, caching, and prudent joins to keep performance.

Govern

Centralize access, auditing, and lineage across sources.

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