Boost your Azure career by mastering essential data concepts and cloud services with this pragmatic guide

Purchase of this book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources such as mock exams, flashcards, exam tips, and the eBook PDF

Key Features

• Gain Azure certification insights from industry veteran and Microsoft MVP, Steve Miles
• Dive into expertly crafted content aligned with the latest DP-900 exam requirements
• Test your skills with mock exams that mirror the actual certification exam

Book Description

Microsoft’s Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) certification exam validates your expertise in core data concepts and Azure’s powerful data services capabilities. This comprehensive guide written by Steve Miles—a Microsoft Azure MVP and certified trainer with over 25 years of experience in cloud data services and 30+ certifications across major platforms—serves as your gateway to a future shaped by data and AI, regardless of your technical background.

With the help of examples, you’ll learn fundamental data concepts, including data representation, data storage options, and common workloads and gain clarity on the roles and responsibilities of key data professionals such as data administrators, engineers, and analysts. This guide covers all crucial exam domains, from data services capabilities of the Azure cloud platform to considerations for relational, non-relational, and analytics workloads, encompassing both Microsoft and open-source technologies.

To supplement your exam prep, this book gives you access to a suite of online resources designed to boost your confidence, including mock tests, interactive flashcards, and invaluable exam tips

By the end of this book, you’ll be fully prepared not only to pass the DP-900 exam but also to confidently tackle data solutions in Azure, setting a strong foundation for your data-driven career

What you will learn

• Analyze features of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
• Utilize Azure SQL and open-source database services confidently
• Identify and evaluate Azure storage options
• Understand the versatility of Azure Cosmos DB through use cases and APIs
• Apply cutting-edge strategies for large-scale analytics in Azure
• Master core data concepts crucial for Azure environments
• Explore Microsoft’s cloud services for real-time analytics
• Demonstrate proficiency in data visualization using Power BI

Who this book is for

This exam guide is designed for anyone who wants to work with Azure data services and prepare for the Azure DP-900 exam. Whether you’re an administrator, engineer, architect, developer, analyst, aspiring data scientist, or a non-technical enthusiast interested in learning data concepts, this book is for you. It also lays the groundwork for those planning to pursue more advanced data or AI certifications.

A foundational understanding of cloud concepts and client-server applications is assumed.

Table of Contents

1. Describe Core Data Concepts
2. Describe Relational Concepts
3. Describe Relational Azure Data Services
4. Describe the Capabilities of Azure Storage
5. Describe the Capabilities and Features of Azure Cosmos DB
6. Describe the Common Elements of Large-Scale Analytics
7. Describe Consideration for Real-Time Data Analytics
8. Describe Data Visualization in Microsoft BI