Lake Formation provides automated data ingestion and security for data lakes on AWS. It allows users to easily ingest data into S3, cleanse and structure the data, and define fine-grained access controls. The service generates a metadata catalog to help users discover and understand their data. It also provides monitoring and auditing of all access to ensure appropriate permissions. Lake Formation
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