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What you will learn

Overview

Implementing a Data Analytics Solution with Azure Synapse Analytics is a practical training course for teams that need structured, instructor-led skills in Implementing, Data Analytics Solution, Azure Synapse Analytics MODULE.

This is a single day Instructor Lead Course designed to give the learners instruction on the SQL dedicated and serverless Spark pools and providing instruction of data wrangling and the ELT process using Synapse Pipelines which is very similar to those familiar with Azure Data Factory (ADF) to move data into the Synapse dedicated pool database.

Audience Profile

The Audience should have familiarity with notebooks that use different languages and a Spark engine, such as Databricks, Jupyter Notebooks, Zeppelin notebooks and more. They should also have some experience with SQL, Python, and Azure tools, such as Data Factory.

Skills Gained

By completing the Implementing a Data Analytics Solution with Azure Synapse Analytics MDP3012 course participants will gain practical knowledge, configuration skills, implementation techniques and best practice understanding relevant to real enterprise environments.

Prerequisites

Participants should have basic familiarity with the technology area related to Implementing a Data Analytics Solution with Azure Synapse Analytics MDP3012. Some courses may recommend prior experience or foundational training.

Outline

MODULE 1: Introduction to Azure Synapse Analytics

Learn about the features and capabilities of Azure Synapse Analytics - a cloud-based platform for big data processing and analysis.

  • Introduction
  • What is Azure Synapse Analytics
  • How Azure Synapse Analytics works
  • When to use Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Exercise - Explore Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 2: Use Azure Synapse serverless SQL pool to query files in a data lake

With Azure Synapse serverless SQL pool, you can leverage your SQL skills to explore and analyze data in files, without the need to load the data into a relational database.

  • Introduction
  • Understand Azure Synapse serverless SQL pool capabilities and use cases
  • Query files using a serverless SQL pool
  • Create external database objects
  • Exercise - Query files using a serverless SQL pool
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 3: Analyze data with Apache Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics

Apache Spark is a core technology for large-scale data analytics. Learn how to use Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics to analyze and visualize data in a data lake.

  • Introduction
  • Get to know Apache Spark
  • Use Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Analyze data with Spark
  • Visualize data with Spark
  • Exercise - Analyze data with Spark
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 4:Use Delta Lake in Azure Synapse Analytics

Delta Lake is an open source relational storage area for Spark that you can use to implement a data lakehouse architecture in Azure Synapse Analytics.

  • Introduction
  • Understand Delta Lake
  • Create Delta Lake tables
  • Create catalog tables
  • Use Delta Lake with streaming data
  • Use Delta Lake in a SQL pool
  • Exercise - Use Delta Lake in Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

MODULE 5: Analyze data in a relational data warehouse

Relational data warehouses are a core element of most enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, and are used as the basis for data models, reports, and analysis.

  • Introduction
  • Design a data warehouse schema
  • Create data warehouse tables
  • Load data warehouse tables
  • Query a data warehouse
  • Exercise - Explore a data warehouse
  • Knowledge check
  • Summary

Certification

Microsoft exam and certification details

This training helps prepare for the relevant Microsoft certification or applied skills assessment where available. Microsoft exam codes, measured skills and renewal requirements can change, so delegates should check the current exam page before booking.

Official Microsoft certification information: Microsoft Learn Certifications.

Is Implementing a Data Analytics Solution with Azure Synapse Analytics MDP3012 right for me?

This course is for learners who want structured, expert-led training in Microsoft technology with practical workplace outcomes.

What will I learn on Implementing a Data Analytics Solution with Azure Synapse Analytics MDP3012?

You will build practical Microsoft technology skills, understand key concepts and apply the course outcomes in real workplace scenarios.

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