In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, get basic skilling in cloud data services, and build your foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure. You will explore relational data offerings, provisioning and deploying relational databases, and querying relational data through cloud data solutions with Microsoft Azure. You will learn about SQL, how it's used to query and maintain data in a database, and the different dialects that are available.
Microsoft Azure SQL
Microsoft Azure SQL
This course is part of Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep Specialization
Instructor: Microsoft
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6 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Describe the characteristics of relational data
Describe types of non-relational and NoSQL databases
Define types of non-relational data
Choose the most suitable Explore relational data workload offerings
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Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
In this module, you will explore Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Database for MySQL, and Azure Database for MariaDB. You will explore scenarios for using these database management systems and examine the options available when choosing a relational data platform for hosting a database in Microsoft Azure.
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7 videos3 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will learn how to provision and configure Azure SQL Database, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Azure Database for MySQL.
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9 videos8 readings3 quizzes2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
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CJ
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Reviewed on Apr 6, 2022
this course gives a general overview of the microsoft azule products. Simply and straightforward SQL intro instruction.
LO
4
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2024
The course was good but certain information needed for the prep test were not covered in the lessons
JD
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Reviewed on Nov 2, 2021
No sandboxes were provided to finish all excersizes and I had to use a free trial to perform them. Course had promised for a configured environment, but did not supply it.
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You should expect to spend at least an hour every week for two weeks to complete all aspects of this course.
This course is ideal for IT professionals who want to learn the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, get basic skilling in cloud data services, and build their foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure with a view to taking up roles as Data Engineers and Database Administrators.
You will explore relational data offerings, provisioning and deploying relational databases, and querying relational data through cloud data solutions with Microsoft Azure.