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Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Crash Course

Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Beginner content levelBeginner

Course Outcomes:

  • Pinpoint the most appropriate data platform solutions for a certain customer requirement
  • Describe the features of modern data warehouse technologies on Azure
  • Identify gaps in your own Azure data knowledge
  • Effectively prepare for the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) exam

In today's AI-driven world, data skills aren't just valuable—they're essential. As organizations race to leverage data for AI and analytics, professionals who understand core data concepts are in unprecedented demand. Master the fundamentals of cloud data management with this comprehensive course, newly updated to align with the latest Azure DP-900 exam requirements. You'll build a solid foundation in essential concepts—from relational and non-relational databases to big data analytics—while learning how these technologies come to life in Microsoft Azure's cutting-edge data services.

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification doesn't just validate your knowledge—it opens doors. Whether you're aiming to become an Azure Database Administrator, Data Engineer, or Data Analyst, this certification serves as your launching pad into these high-demand roles. Join expert Emilio Melo as he guides you through the Exam DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals. You'll get an insider's perspective on what to expect, along with proven strategies for exam success. Walk away with a confident study plan and the knowledge you need to begin your journey into one of tech's most dynamic and rewarding fields.

What you’ll learn and how you can apply it

  • The most appropriate workloads for data platforms and modern data warehouses
  • The core concepts and domains being tested by Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) exam
  • How to work toward the Azure Data Fundamentals certification
  • The fundamental principles of data workloads on Microsoft Azure, including core data concepts, relational database workloads in Azure, Azure offerings for non-relational databases, modern data warehouse technologies for ingestion, storage, and analytical processing, how to ingest, store, and analyze data on Azure, and the reporting capabilities available on Power BI

This live event is for you because...

  • You’re a business or IT professional who wants to become more familiar with data platform workloads, and see the DP-900 certification as a good stepping stone to prove your value.
  • You work with data workloads (on-premises or in the cloud, Microsoft or open source) and need to certify your knowledge of the area.
  • You want to earn the Azure Data Fundamentals certification.

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with data and cloud solutions (useful but not required)

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Schedule

The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.

Overview of the DP-900 exam (25 minutes)

  • Presentation: What to expect from the DP-900 exam
  • Q&A

Introduction to data platform technologies (40 minutes)

  • Presentation: Core data concepts, such as batch, streaming, analytics, and relational and nonrelational databases
  • Hands-on exercise: Navigate the Azure Portal interface
  • Q&A

Exploring relational database offerings on Azure (60 minutes)

  • Presentation: What are relational databases?; available options to create one on Azure
  • Hands-on exercise: Work with Azure SQL Database
  • Q&A

Break (5 minutes)

Exploring non-relational database offerings on Azure (50 minutes)

  • Presentation: Nonrelational database; how they compare to relational data; the offerings available on Azure
  • Hands-on exercise: Work with Azure Tables
  • Q&A

Exploring technologies on Azure for analytics (55 minutes)

  • Presentation: Azure’s streaming, Databricks, and Fabric capabilities
  • Hands-on exercise: Work with Azure Analytics solutions
  • Q&A

Break (5 minutes)

Introduction to Power BI (60 minutes)

  • Presentation: The evolution of reporting tools; how Power BI interactive dashboards can help increase productivity
  • Hands-on exercise: Navigate a Power BI dashboard
  • Q&A

Your Instructor

Emilio Melo

Emilio Melo is a globe-trotting IT professional with projects in over 15 countries, mostly focused on Microsoft software. After 15 years of on-premises experience in infrastructure, data, and collaboration, he became fascinated by cloud technologies and the incredible transformation potential they bring.

Skills covered

  • DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
  • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals