Designing a Scalable, Pod-like Data Lake on AWS for On-Premises Data A Modular Approach to Data Modernization Migrating data from diverse on-premises systems, especially proprietary environments like SAS and traditional databases, to the cloud can be complex. This document outlines a scalable, modern data lake architecture on Amazon Web Services (AWS) that simplifies this process through a “pod-like” modular design. By leveraging serverless AWS native services like Amazon S3, AWS Glue, and AWS Lake Formation, this architecture ensures flexibility, security, and cost-efficiency. The modular “pod” concept allows for the agile addition of new data sources and processing workflows, translating abstract architecture principles into a tangible, high-performing data platform. ...