Azure provides a variety of ways to store data: unstructured, archival, relational, and more. In this course, you will learn the basics of storage management in Azure, how to create a Storage Account, and how to choose the right model for the data you want to store in the cloud.
Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers
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Data Storage in Microsoft Azure for Associate Developers
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15 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
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What you'll learn
The basics of storage management in Azure
How to create a Storage Account
How to choose the right model for your data
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you will learn how using Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB - or a combination of them - for your business scenario is the best way to get the most performant solution. you will also learn how to create an Azure Storage account with the correct options for your business needs.
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12 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt3 plugins
In this module, you will create a simple application and add configuration, client library references, and code to connect it to Azure Storage.
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5 videos6 readings6 assignments
In this module, you will learn how Azure Storage provides multilayered security to protect your data. You will find out how to use access keys, to secure networks, and to use Advanced Threat Protection to proactively monitor your system.
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8 videos3 assignments1 plugin
In this module, you will build an app that stores user files with Azure Blob storage.
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4 videos5 readings3 assignments
In this module, you will take a practice exam that covers key skills measured in the Exam DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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