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Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB (Coursera)

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Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB (Coursera)

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 non-relational data offerings, provisioning and deploying non-relational databases, and non-relational data stores with Microsoft Azure.

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This is the third course in a program of five courses to help prepare you to take the Exam DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, so that you can demonstrate that you have a foundational knowledge of the core database concepts in a cloud environment.
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. It is also suitable for working database professionals looking for additional skills or credentials to showcase expertise in a cloud environment and IT professionals looking to specialize in the specific area of Azure data.
To be successful in this course, you need to have basic computer literacy and proficiency in the English language. Successful Azure Data Fundamentals students start with some basic awareness of computing and Internet concepts, and an interest in extracting insights from data. It is an advantage to have experience using a web browser, familiarity with basic data-related concepts, such as working with tables of data in a spreadsheet, and visualizing data using charts.

Course 3 of 5 in the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep Specialization

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Explore Non-relational Data Offerings in Microsoft Azure
In this module, you will learn about Azure Table Storage, Azure Blob Storage, Azure File Storage, and Azure Cosmos DB, and explore situations for using them.

WEEK 2
Explore Provisioning and Deploying Non-relational Data Services in Microsoft Azure
in this module, you will learn how to provision and configure Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake , Azure Blob Storage, and Azure File Storage.

WEEK 3
Manage Non-relational Data Stores in Microsoft Azure
In this module, you will learn how to upload and retrieve data held in Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Blob storage, and Azure File storage.

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