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This course provides a foundational understanding of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. Through structured modules, learners will explore relational and non-relational data models, data storage solutions, database management systems, and the process of integrating, analyzing, and visualizing data using Azure’s modern cloud ecosystem.
Participants will gain practical experience through demonstrations and quizzes that reinforce concepts such as data representation, normalization, structured query language (SQL), Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI.
By the end of this course, learners will be prepared to identify appropriate data solutions for various business scenarios, describe capabilities of Azure data services, and confidently pursue the Microsoft DP-900 certification exam.
This module introduces learners to foundational data concepts crucial for understanding how data is represented, stored, processed, and structured within modern cloud environments, particularly in the context of Microsoft Azure. It lays the groundwork by exploring types of data, data storage options, and common data workloads. It also introduces the principles of relational databases, including the importance of normalization and the application of structured data systems. The module is ideal for beginners seeking to build a conceptual understanding of core data operations that underpin database technologies and data-driven solutions.
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10 videos4 assignments
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10 videos•Total 85 minutes
Introduction to Course•5 minutes
Exam Requirements•5 minutes
Describe Ways to Represent Data•12 minutes
Identify Options For Data Storage•10 minutes
Describe Common Data Workloads•12 minutes
Responsibilities For Data Workloads•5 minutes
Identify Features of Relational Data•9 minutes
Describe Normalization•8 minutes
Three Normal Forms•7 minutes
Demo - Sample Database•13 minutes
4 assignments•Total 75 minutes
Graded - Introduction to Data Fundamentals and Core Concepts•30 minutes
Getting Started with the Course•15 minutes
Understanding Data Representation and Storage•15 minutes
Introduction to Relational Data Concepts•15 minutes
Working with Relational Databases in Azure
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores how relational databases operate within the Microsoft Azure environment. Learners will discover how to write basic SQL queries, build reusable database components like views and stored procedures, and optimize performance through indexing. The module also introduces key relational database options offered by Azure, including deployment models (IaaS and PaaS), provisioning processes, security configurations such as firewall rules, and query tools like the built-in query editor. By the end, learners will understand both the conceptual and practical aspects of working with Azure-hosted relational databases.
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10 videos3 assignments
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10 videos•Total 80 minutes
Identify Common Structured Query Language•7 minutes
Demo - Create A Database View•6 minutes
Demo - Create A Stored Procedure•9 minutes
Demo - Create An Index•11 minutes
Relational DBs Introduction•9 minutes
Azure Relational DB Options•9 minutes
Creating Azure SQL Database•11 minutes
Arm Templates to Manage SQL Databases•8 minutes
SQL Database Security•5 minutes
Relational Query Tools•6 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Working with Relational Databases in Azure•30 minutes
Exploring SQL and Relational Features•15 minutes
Azure Relational Database Solutions•15 minutes
NoSQL and Non-Relational Data in Azure
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of non-relational databases and how they are implemented using Azure Cosmos DB. It covers the variety of NoSQL models including document, key-value, graph, and column-family, helping learners choose the right data structure for specific application needs. The module also guides learners through the capabilities of Azure Cosmos DB such as API support, data creation, querying, geo-replication, and security. By the end of this module, learners will understand the architecture and practical management of non-relational data solutions in Azure.
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9 videos3 assignments
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9 videos•Total 53 minutes
Introduction to Non Relational DBs•7 minutes
Non Relational Data Types•7 minutes
Choose A NoSQL Database•7 minutes
Azure Non Relational DB Options•6 minutes
Creation Cosmos DB•7 minutes
Query Cosmos DB•9 minutes
Use Arm Templates to Manage Cosmos DB•3 minutes
Cosmos DB Security•3 minutes
Cosmos DB Geo-Replication•3 minutes
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - NoSQL and Non-Relational Data in Azure•30 minutes
Fundamentals of Non-Relational Databases•15 minutes
Working with Azure Cosmos DB•15 minutes
Data Integration, Analytics, and Visualization
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module introduces the core concepts of data integration, modern analytics, and data visualization within Microsoft Azure. Learners explore how data is processed and transformed through Azure Data Factory, stored in modern data warehouses, and visualized using tools such as Power BI. The module emphasizes the value of transforming raw data into actionable insights through automated pipelines and business intelligence dashboards, preparing learners to implement end-to-end data solutions in the Azure ecosystem.
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5 videos3 assignments
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5 videos•Total 23 minutes
Modern Data Warehouse•7 minutes
Azure Data Factory•7 minutes
Data Visualization•7 minutes
Power Bi Content Workflow•3 minutes
Conclusion•1 minute
3 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Graded - Data Integration, Analytics, and Visualization•30 minutes
Data Warehousing and Integration•15 minutes
Data Visualization and Business Intelligence•15 minutes
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Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
This training transformed my understanding of big data on Azure. The focus on real-time analytics and batch processing provides a truly modern perspective on data.
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