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Answer: A multi-cluster shared data architecture using a central data repository and massively parallel processing (MPP)
Snowflake's architecture is officially described as a multi-cluster shared data architecture using a central data repository and massively parallel processing (MPP). This is documented in Snowflake's official documentation and confirmed by the community discussion where all participants selected option B with 100% consensus. Option A is incorrect because Snowflake uses multiple compute clusters, not a single cluster. Options C and D are incorrect because Snowflake uses a shared data architecture with a central repository, not a shared nothing architecture with siloed data repositories, and it uses MPP rather than SMP.
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How does Snowflake characterize its distinct architecture?
A
A single-cluster shared data architecture using a central data repository and massively parallel processing (MPP)
B
A multi-cluster shared data architecture using a central data repository and massively parallel processing (MPP)
C
A single-cluster shared nothing architecture using a siloed data repository and symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
D
A multi-cluster shared nothing architecture using a siloed data repository and symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)
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