You are tasked with loading a large dataset (50TB) of JSON files into Snowflake. The JSON files are complex, deeply nested, and irregularly structured. You want to maximize loading performance while minimizing storage costs and ensuring data integrity. You have a dedicated Snowflake virtual warehouse (X-Large).
Which combination of approaches would be MOST effective?
Correct Answer: C
Option C is the most effective. Snowpipe provides continuous loading. A raw VARIANT column captures all data, and projecting commonly accessed fields into relational columns optimizes query performance. Search optimization on the projected columns allows for faster filtering and lookups. Options A, B, D, and E have trade-offs. A lacks optimized querying and can lead to expensive computations on the variant column. B requires pre-processing and may lose data fidelity. D impacts query performance due to runtime flattening. E introduces complexities with materialized view maintenance.