DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
Introduction
Course Overview
Welcome to DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals. I’m Peter Vogel, your instructor for this lesson. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of Azure’s data storage portfolio and be ready to earn the DP-900 certification.
Course Modules
| Module | Storage Type | Key Concepts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | File & Object Storage | Azure Blob Storage, File shares, Data Lake Storage Gen2 |
| 2 | Relational Databases | Azure SQL Database, MySQL, PostgreSQL on Azure |
| 3 | NoSQL (Semi-Structured) | Azure Cosmos DB, Table Storage, scalable schema flexibility |
| 4 | Global Data Replication | Geo-redundant storage, read-access geo-redundant storage |
| 5 | Data Integration & Analytics | Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Power BI visualizations |
Why Multiple Storage Options?
Modern applications generate diverse data types—media, transactional records, logs, and analytics. Azure’s comprehensive storage portfolio lets you:
- Scale virtually without limits
- Ensure high availability with multi-region replication
- Optimize costs through tiered pricing and lifecycle management