Microsoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam DP-900) Certification Guide

Enter the realm of Azure data services with this indispensable practical guide to the DP-900 exam, packed with vital information and fundamental concepts

Key Features

* Get the knowledge you need to pass the DP-900 exam at the first attempt
* Gain fundamental knowledge of the core concepts of working with data in Azure cloud data services
* Learn through a practical approach and test yourself with mock exams at the end of the book

Book Description

Passing the DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals exam opens the door for myriad opportunities with data services in the cloud. But it is not an easy exam. What you need is a guide to help you through...
And here it is: Microsoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam DP-900) Certification Guide. This concise handbook will set you up to pass the exam with flying colors and embark on a career in Microsoft Azure.
Everything you need to pass the DP-900 exam is covered in these pages. After an introductory chapter covering the core terms and concepts, you'll whip through the various roles related to working with data in the cloud and learn the similarities and differences between relational and non-relational databases. This foundational knowledge is crucial, as you'll learn how to provision and deploy Azure's relational and non-relational services in detail later in the book. You'll learn how to glean insights with data analytics at both small and large scales, and how to visualize your insights with Power BI. Once you reach the end of the book, you can test your knowledge with practice tests with explanations of the correct answers.
By the end of this book, you will be armed with the knowledge and confidence to not only pass the DP-900 exam, but also have a solid foundation from which to embark on a career in Azure data services.

What you will learn

* Explore the concepts of IaaS and PaaS database services on Azure
* Query, insert, update, and delete relational data using SQL
* Explore the concepts of data warehouses in Azure
* Perform data analytics with an Azure Synapse Analytics workspace
* Upload and retrieve data in Azure Cosmos DB and Azure HDInsight
* Provision and deploy non-relational data services in Azure
* Contextualize the knowledge with real-life use cases
* Test your progress with mock exams

Who This Book Is For

This book is for data engineers and Database Administrations or data professionals who want to appear for the DP-900 exam. This book will also help you to be better equipped for job roles such as Azure Database Administrator and Azure Data Engineer
A basic understanding of core data concepts and relational and non-relational data will help you make the most out of this book.
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