In this guide we will covering steps to get Azure Data Fundamental certification
Azure is cloud offering by Microsoft.
Azure offers a large collection of services including
- infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
- platform as a service (PaaS)
- managed database service capabilities
Azure, like other cloud platforms, relies on virtualization.
Most computer hardware can be emulated in software, because most computer hardware is simply a set of instructions encoded in silicon.
Using a virtualization layer that maps software instructions to hardware instructions, virtualized hardware can execute in software as if it were the actual hardware itself.
The cloud is a set of physical servers in datacenter that execute virtualized hardware on behalf of customers.
Candidates for this exam should have foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services.
This exam is intended for candidates beginning to work with data in the cloud.
Candidates should be familiar with the concepts of relational and non-relational data, and different types of data workloads such as transactional or analytical.
Azure Data Fundamentals can be used to prepare for other Azure role-based certifications like
- Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Azure Data Engineer Associate
but it is not a prerequisite for any of them.
DP 900 exam cost $99
There are ways to get it for free.
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There are two ways to get Azure data fundamentals exam for free
Yes you can take the DP 900 exam from home, exam is proctored by PearsonVUE
What you need to do in advance:
- Make sure you have a functioning home computer with a webcam and strong internet connection
- Run a system check to test the compatibility of the OnVUE application
- Have your government-issued ID ready to present during the check-in process (restricted IDs such as U.S. military IDs are not accepted)
- Roommates or pets? Make sure your space is free from noise or distractions
- Clear the room of any preparation materials or unauthorized items to avoid exam violations
When you take your online proctored exam:
- You’ll take photos of your government-issued ID and your testing environment, as well as a headshot (note: we are unable to accept restricted ID types such as U.S. military IDs)
- Your photos will be reviewed and your exam will be queued up. Most candidates will start their exam within 15 minutes of their appointment time.
- If your pictures don’t pass review, you’ll be joined by a greeter as soon as possible to help you troubleshoot.
- You’ll be monitored by a VUE-certified proctor via webcam and microphone throughout your test to ensure the integrity and security of your exam experience.
Azure Data Fundamentals is entry level exam, it is best for someone new to Azure or cloud computing.
This certification is intended for candidates who are just beginning to with data in the cloud.
Below is list of topics covered in DP 900 exam
| Topic | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Describe core data concepts | (15-20) |
| Describe how to work with relational data on Azure | (25-30) |
| Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure | (25-30) |
| Describe an analytics workload on Azure | ((25-30)) |
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These are recommended way to prepare for DP 900 exam. Make sure to check cloud labs at our website
Free Microsoft training offered to select customer. check here
Microsoft learn(Free )
Free Microsoft virtual training days (Check events on our website)
Linkedin Learning DP 900 course (Get a free trial, if you are in USA see if your library offer it )
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Please make sure you practice your skills.
Even if you pass as best it will only get you interview.
Practice what you watch and learn check cloud labs
you have to score 700 out of 1000 to pass the exam.
All technical exam scores are reported on a scale of 1 to 1,000 and are scaled such that the passing score is 700.
Any score of 700 or greater is a “pass.”
Any score below 700 is a “fail.”
The actual number of items you need to answer correctly to pass is determined by a group of subject matter experts in conjunction with the Microsoft during the development and maintenance of the exam.
The passing score is based on the knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate competence in the skill domain and the difficulty of the questions that a candidate answers when taking the exam.
Make sure to cover below topics
- what are the different cloud models (Iaas, Paas, Saas) and benefits.
- what is index and how it improves the performance and its drawbacks as well.
- Structure of Cosmos DB how we can create containers and partitions.
- Difference between DML and DDL.
- Difference between the transactional system (OLTP) and the analytical system (OLAP).
- Azure Data flow, Data Streaming, and Batch processing services on AZURE.
- managed databases on Azure and their benefits.
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/azure-data-fundamentals/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/dp-900
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