How to Configure Data Lake Folders (Step-by-Step Guide)

To manage data efficiently in Azure, it’s important to configure Data Lake folders in a structured way. Azure Data Lake is a secure and scalable cloud storage solution for big data analytics. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to create and manage folders using the Azure Portal.

Pre-Requisites Before You Configure Data Lake Folders

  • Azure subscription with a Data Lake Storage Gen2 account.

  • Azure Portal access.

 Step-by-Step: How to Configure Data Lake Folders

Step 1: Log in to Azure Portal

Azure Portal homepage to Configure Data Lake Folders

Step 2: Navigate to Your Storage Account

  • Go to Storage Accounts and open your Data Lake Gen2 enabled account.

Select storage account to Configure Data Lake Folders

Step 3: Open Containers

  • Click on Containers from the left-hand menu. Choose the container (e.g., datalake-root) where you want to create folders.
Open containers to start folder configuration in Data Lake

Step 4: Create Folders

Within the container:

    • Click + Add Directory (top bar).

    • Enter the folder name, such as bronze, silver, or gold.

    • Click OK to create.

💡 You can create nested folders by using / in the folder name (e.g., bronze/2024/07).

Create container as part of Configuring Data Lake Folders

Best Practices to Configure Data Lake Folders

  • Use lowercase names and avoid spaces (e.g., sales_2024, not Sales 2024).

  • Maintain consistency: bronze → silver → gold.

  • Include timestamps where needed (e.g., 2024/07/18).

 Conclusion

It is important to configure Data Lake folders in a clear and structured way. This helps organize your files, control who can access them, and improve reporting. By using zones like raw, processed, and curated, your data stays clean and easy to use. When you configure Data Lake folders correctly, it makes your work faster and simpler.

 

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