AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - Introduction to Amazon QuickSight

QuickSight is an AWS business analytics tool designed for end users, offering easy cloud-based data visualization and analysis. It integrates with various data sources like Redshift, Aurora, and S3, and supports Excel and CSV files. QuickSight uses SPICE, an in-memory engine, to accelerate queries. It is ideal for ad hoc data exploration and dashboard creation but not for highly formatted reports or extensive ETL tasks. Security features include IAM, RLS, and VPC connectivity, with Active Directory support in the Enterprise edition.

What is the role of IAM in managing access to QuickSight?

How does QuickSight handle user management?

What is the significance of Active Directory integration in QuickSight?

Describe a scenario where QuickSight might not be suitable for use.