Dagster is a powerful data platform that provides various options for implementing Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) processes. ELT has become crucial in moving and transforming data from various sources into centralized data warehouses or lakes. The text discusses why teams might want to look beyond commercial SaaS solutions for data ingestion, such as Fivetran and Airbyte, and explores the different ELT options available with Dagster, including rolling your own solution, using official integrations with Fivetran and Airbyte, and leveraging embedded ELT. Each option has its pros and cons, and choosing the right one depends on specific needs, resources, budget, and goals. Dagster's flexibility and orchestration capabilities make it a powerful solution for managing data workflows, regardless of the ELT approach chosen.