BigQuery is not the only solution for large-scale data management, as there are other options like Amazon Redshift and Microsoft Azure. However, it has become a popular choice due to its compatibility with other Google tools and its scalability.
BigQuery is a part of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), which offers a wide range of tools for storage, computing, machine learning, and big data processing. Among these tools, BigQuery stands out as an ideal option for petabyte-scale data warehousing.
You don't need to worry about setting up hardware or maintaining infrastructure when using BigQuery. It's fully managed by Google and scales effortlessly based on your usage.
With BigQuery, you only pay for what you use. Plus, there's a generous free quota that allows you to work with your data without incurring additional costs.
BigQuery runs on Google's infrastructure, ensuring reliability and security. Additionally, you can control access with granularity and audit user activities.
Storing your data in BigQuery gives your organization complete ownership over it. You can retain it as long as needed and analyze it without any limitations.
You pay only for the amount of data stored in BigQuery and the amount processed during analysis or queries. To learn more about pricing details, visit our BigQuery pricing lesson.