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

By : Marcelo Leite
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Microsoft Certified Azure Data Fundamentals (Exam DP-900) Certification Guide

5 (1)
By: Marcelo Leite

Overview of this book

Passing the DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals exam opens the door to a myriad of opportunities for working with data services in the cloud. But it is not an easy exam and you'll need a guide to set you up for success and prepare you for a career in Microsoft Azure. Absolutely everything you need to pass the DP-900 exam is covered in this concise handbook. After an introductory chapter covering the core terms and concepts, you'll go 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 also gain an understanding of 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'll be able to test your knowledge with practice tests with detailed 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.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
1
Part 1: Core Data Concepts
7
Part 2: Relational Data in Azure
11
Part 3: Non-Relational Data in Azure
14
Part 4: Analytics Workload on Azure

Creating a sample Azure Cosmos DB database

To create a Cosmos DB sample database, follow the following steps:

  1. On your Cosmos DB instance settings page, click the Data Explorer link.
  2. On this page, you have access to tutorials and links to the product documentation, as follows:

Figure 10.7 – Azure Cosmos DB – Data Explorer

  1. Now, let’s click Launch quick start so that Cosmos DB already recommends you some default settings for a sample database called SampleDB. Click OK to confirm the creation of this container.
  2. The Cosmos DB wizard itself will guide you to open SampleContainer.
  3. On the Data Explorer screen, you can explore creating items using the New Item link, and then update and delete items from this container. These are CRUD operations running directly on the database.
  4. The wizard directs you to the Connect screen, which shows all the settings necessary for your application to connect to the database, as...