This course focuses on the enterprise aspects of managing and optimizing big data systems. Learners will implement governance frameworks, configure security controls, and apply data protection strategies. You’ll also master performance optimization, scaling strategies, and cost management practices to ensure enterprise-grade deployments.

Big Data Management and Optimization
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Big Data Management and Optimization
This course is part of Microsoft Big Data Management and Analytics Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft
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What you'll learn
- Manage big data storage and pipelines with Azure services.
- Process and analyze large datasets using Apache Spark and Databricks.
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