Azure Synapse Analytics: Data integration, HTAP, and warehousing

Overview

This course focuses on testing knowledge of building data analytics solutions with Azure Synapse Serverless SQL. It contains multiple knowledge checks, suggesting a focus on assessing and reinforcing understanding of various concepts related to this Azure service.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Azure Synapse Analytics
Overview of Azure Synapse Analytics
Key components and architecture
• Data Integration with Azure Synapse
Synapse Pipelines
Data flows and mapping data flows
Connecting to data sources
Data movement and transformation strategies
• Serverless SQL Pools in Azure Synapse
Overview and capabilities of Serverless SQL Pools
Querying data with Serverless SQL
Partitioning and parallel processing
Cost management and optimization techniques
• Hybrid Transactional/Analytical Processing (HTAP)
Understanding HTAP in Azure Synapse
Implementing HTAP with Synapse Analytics
Best practices for real-time analytics
• Data Warehousing in Azure Synapse
Designing a Synapse SQL data warehouse
Data modeling and schema creation
Performance tuning and optimization
Managing and monitoring workload performance
• Security and Compliance
Data security strategies
Compliance considerations
Managing access and permissions
• Knowledge Checks and Assessments
Interactive quizzes and exercises
Case studies and real-world scenarios
Project-based evaluation
• Best Practices and Advanced Topics
Advanced performance tuning
Scalability and flexibility strategies
Emerging trends and updates in Azure Synapse Analytics
• Course Review and Conclusion
Review of key concepts
Additional resources and continuous learning paths
Q&A and feedback session

Subjects

Programming