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Elkana Lang’at
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Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

Microsoft
Issued: Apr 4, 2023

Microsoft certification demonstrating foundational knowledge of core data concepts and Azure data services.

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Certification Details
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Issuer: Microsoft
Issued: April 4, 2023

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Overview
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The Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) certification validates foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. This certification is designed for candidates beginning to work with data in the cloud.

Skills Covered
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Core Data Concepts
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  • Types of data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured)
  • Data storage and processing (batch vs. streaming)
  • Transactional vs. analytical workloads
  • Data roles and responsibilities (administrator, engineer, analyst)

Relational Data on Azure
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  • Relational data concepts (tables, indexes, views, normalization)
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure Database for MySQL
  • Azure Database for PostgreSQL
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • SQL query language fundamentals

Non-Relational Data on Azure
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  • Azure Cosmos DB (NoSQL database)
  • Azure Table Storage
  • Azure Blob Storage
  • Azure File Storage
  • When to use relational vs. non-relational data

Analytics Workloads on Azure
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  • Data warehousing concepts
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Azure Data Lake Storage
  • Azure Databricks
  • Large-scale data processing and analysis
  • Data visualization with Power BI

Data Security and Compliance
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  • Encryption (at rest and in transit)
  • Access control and authentication
  • Data classification and sensitivity
  • Compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Azure security features for data services

Why This Certification
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This certification strengthened my understanding of data security and governance in Azure, which is critical for implementing secure data architectures. Understanding data services is essential for cloud security professionals to:

  • Design secure data storage solutions
  • Implement proper access controls for data
  • Ensure compliance with data protection regulations
  • Architect solutions that protect sensitive data

As organizations increasingly store and process data in the cloud, having a strong foundation in Azure data services enables me to provide comprehensive security guidance for data-centric applications.

Next Steps
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Building on this foundation, I’m exploring:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
  • Advanced data security and governance practices in multi-cloud environments