Module 2•35 min•6 units
Data Infrastructure & Architecture
Before you can analyse data or build dashboards, you need a solid foundation for collecting, storing, and managing data. This module covers the core infrastructure that underpins every digital oilfield - from data historians and data lakes to cloud platforms and data governance.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain what a data historian is and how it stores time-series data
- Differentiate between data lakes, data warehouses, and data lakehouses
- Identify the main cloud platforms used in oil and gas and their key services
- Describe data governance principles and why data quality matters
Prerequisites
- Completion of Module 1 recommended
- No IT or database background required