When to Use ETL vs ELT When Loading Data Into a Data Warehouse

Two of the most popular methods of data integration are ETL and ELT. These techniques help companies move their information into a data warehouse, making it easier to glean insights from business intelligence and data analysis.

Regarding ETL vs. ELT, however, these two approaches differ in the order in which they load and transform data. This distinction is essential for organizations looking to improve their data workflow and data warehousing.

So which of these data integration processes—ETL or ELT—should you use for data loading into a data warehouse? This White Paper will discuss the key differences between ETL vs. ELT when loading data into a data warehouse, including the definitions of ETL and ELT and the use cases for each approach.