Take your Microsoft Fabric skills to the next level with this essential guide, designed to help you achieve DP-600 certification, as well as boost your analytics expertise and advance your career

Key Features

• Master Microsoft Fabric to confidently appear for the DP-600 certification exam
• Elevate your career with strategic knowledge and expert insights from Microsoft professionals
• Advance from foundational concepts to the expert deployment of analytics solutions
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

The DP-600 exam tests your ability to design and implement analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric, including planning data analytics environments, managing data integration and security, and optimizing performance. Written by two Microsoft specialists with over three decades of combined experience, this book will help you confidently prepare for the DP-600 exam by teaching you the skills that are essential for effectively implementing and designing analytics solutions.

You’ll explore data analytics in Microsoft Fabric in detail and understand foundational topics such as data exploration, SQL querying, and data transformation, alongside advanced techniques such as semantic model optimization, performance tuning, and enterprise-scale model design. The book addresses strategic planning, data integration, security, scalability, and the complete project lifecycle, including version control, deployment, and continuous improvement. You’ll also get to grips with practical SQL integration with Microsoft Fabric components, with mock exams to help you reinforce what you’ve learned.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to plan, implement, and optimize analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric, and you’ll be well-equipped with the practical skills needed to tackle real-world data challenges and pass the DP-600 exam.

What you will learn

• Gain in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, from the basics to advanced topics
• Acquire practical skills for the effective use of Microsoft technologies
• Prepare to confidently pass the Microsoft DP-600 certification exam
• Enhance your career prospects with real-world, applicable knowledge
• Gain strategic insights to excel in Microsoft analytics and technology
• Expand your professional network by connecting with industry experts
• Apply advanced analytics skills to deliver impactful tech solutions
• Grow your career to advance in the ever-evolving world of Microsoft technology

Who this book is for

This book is for data analysts, IT professionals, and technology consultants who want to enhance their skills in Microsoft Fabric. It is also suitable for individuals preparing for the DP-600 certification exam, as well as students and educators in the tech field. To get the most out of this book, you should have a foundational understanding of data analytics, experience with Microsoft technologies, programming skills in C# or SQL, database management knowledge, and basic familiarity with Microsoft certifications.

Table of Contents

1. Planning a Data Analytics Environment
2. Implementing and Managing a Data Analytics Environment
3. Managing the Analytics Development Lifecycle
4. Creating Objects in a Lakehouse or Warehouse
5. Copying Data in a Fabric Environment
6. Transforming Data in a Fabric Environment
7. Optimizing Performance in Microsoft Fabric
8. Designing and Building Semantic Models
9. Optimizing Enterprise-Scale Semantic Models
10. Performing Exploratory Data Analysis
11. Querying Data with SQL in Microsoft Fabric
12. Mock Exam