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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

Provisioning relational Azure data services

In this section, we’ll explore the characteristics of Azure relational databases, the differences between the services that are offered, and the most common usage scenarios for each.

First of all, let’s access the Azure portal: http://portal.azure.com.

Now let’s look at the provisioning of the main Azure relational database services.

Provisioning Azure SQL Database

The following is the home page of the Azure portal, and in it, we already have access to the category of products such as SQL databases, SQL servers, and Azure Synapse Analytics, among others:

Figure 7.1 – Azure admin portal home page

Let’s move on to the step-by-step Azure SQL Database provisioning:

  1. In the Azure portal, go to the Azure SQL session, which you will find in the hidden menu on the left-hand side (click on the three dashes in the top-left corner for the menu to appear) or by searching in...