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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

Power BI mobile app

The Power BI mobile app is used to consume Power BI reports and dashboards, explore data, and interact with platform users.

To get started, download the Power BI mobile app on your Android or iOS phone, or your Windows computer. You can find all these versions at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/.

Open the app and sign in with your Power BI username and password.

Then, click on Workspaces from the left-hand side menu and then on My Workspace. On this page, you should find your PacktSampleReport report and PacktDashboard. Open PacktDashboard to begin exploring the dashboard, as follows:

Figure 13.11 – PacktDashboard in the Power BI mobile app

Here, you can explore the top menu options. There are several cool features here, such as the Comments button, which allows Power BI users to collaborate and discuss.

This simple dashboard only contains one chart, but you can create dashboards with multiple visuals from...