https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/privatelink-azure.html

Explanation
Materialized views require Enterprise Edition. To inquire about upgrading, please contact Snowflake Support
https://docs.snowflake.com/en/sql-reference/sql/create-materialized-view.html#:~:text=Materialized%20views%

For data batch processing in Snowflake, the recommended tool is:
* B. SnowSQL: SnowSQL is the command-line client for Snowflake. It allows for executing SQL queries, scripts, and managing database objects. It's particularly suitable for batch processing tasks due to its ability to run SQL scripts that can execute multiple commands or queries in sequence, making it ideal for automated or scheduled tasks that require bulk data operations.
SnowSQL provides a flexible and powerful way to interact with Snowflake, supporting operations such as loading and unloading data, executing complex queries, and managing Snowflake objects from the command line or through scripts.
References:
* Snowflake Documentation: SnowSQL (CLI Client) at Snowflake Documentation