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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

Working with Non-Relational Data

With the evolution of applications, new database formats were required, and several open source projects began a new group of database specialization, not only using the SQL standard but also creating the NoSQL concept for non-relational databases.

In this chapter, you will learn about non-relational and NoSQL databases, and understand the different types of non-relational databases and their common applications.

This is the fundamental information needed for the Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure item in the Skills measured section of the exam’s syllabus.

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to understand the concepts of NoSQL databases, including the following:

  • Characteristics of non-relational data
  • Understanding the types of non-relational data
  • NoSQL databases
  • Identifying non-relational database use cases