Exam Ref DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals - Softcover

Farquharson, Nicola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0138261903 ISBN 13: 9780138261900

Publisher: Microsoft Press, 2024

Synopsis

Prepare for Microsoft Exam DP-900 and demonstrate your real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. Designed for business users, functional consultants, and other professionals, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals level.

Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:

• Describe core data concepts within Microsoft Azure
• Describe how to work with both relational and non-relational data types on Azure
• Describe strategic application, data management, storage and processing in the Azure cloud environment
• Describe an analytics workload on Azure

This Microsoft Exam Ref:

• Organizes its coverage by the Skills Measured list published for the exam
• Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you
• Assumes you have foundational knowledge of core data concepts and their implementation with Microsoft Azure data services, and a general grasp of cloud concepts

About this title

About the Author

NICOLA FARQUHARSON has more than two decades of experience in networking infrastructure and Microsoft technologies, such as artificial intelligence, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Power BI, data science, Dynamics 365, machine learning, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps. Her extensive background in these technologies ensures a deep and comprehensive coverage of the key concepts necessary for the Microsoft DP-900 certification exam.

Her career journey includes roles as a Microsoft technical trainer and professor, focusing on data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. These roles have equipped Nicola with valuable insights into the skills and knowledge required in these rapidly advancing fields. Her experience as a cybersecurity/infrastructure senior analyst and IT consultant has also given her a profound understanding of data security and risk management, vital elements in contemporary data management.

Nicola’s dedication to professional growth is reflected in her acquisition of multiple Microsoft technology certifications, including Microsoft AI Engineer, Microsoft Data Engineer, Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Teams Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator, and Microsoft Cloud Solution Expert. These qualifications underscore her commitment to staying updated with the latest technological advancements. This second edition of Exam Ref DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of Azure data fundamentals, preparing them for the DP-900 exam and enhancing their career prospects in the fields of cloud and data technologies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0138261903
• ISBN 13: 9780138261900
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 172