Training Course Big Data Analytics & Processing with Microsoft Azure for Data Engineers

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Azure Big Data Ecosystem

ü  Overview of big data concepts and challenges

ü  Introduction to Azure's big data services landscape

ü  Understanding key big data architectural patterns (Lambda, Kappa)

ü  Azure Portal navigation and resource management for big data

ü  Practical Session: Setting up an Azure subscription and deploying core big data resources

Module 2: Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

ü  Deep dive into ADLS Gen2 architecture and features

ü  Data organization strategies for optimal performance

ü  Access control models: ACLs and RBAC

ü  Data lifecycle management and tiering

ü  Practical Session: Creating ADLS Gen2, managing data, and setting up access controls

Module 3: Azure Data Factory for Data Ingestion & Orchestration

ü  Designing and building data pipelines with ADF

ü  Ingesting data from various sources (on-prem, cloud, SaaS)

ü  Data transformation activities (Mapping Data Flows, Notebooks)

ü  Monitoring and scheduling ADF pipelines

ü  Practical Session: Building an end-to-end data ingestion pipeline using Azure Data Factory

Module 4: Azure Synapse Analytics: Data Warehousing & Big Data Processing

ü  Synapse Architecture: SQL Pool, Spark Pool, Data Explorer Pool

ü  Implementing a modern data warehouse with Synapse SQL Pool

ü  Big data processing with Synapse Spark Pool

ü  Data ingestion and transformation within Synapse

ü  Practical Session: Loading data into Synapse SQL Pool and performing analytical queries

Module 5: Azure Databricks for Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning

ü  Introduction to Databricks workspace and clusters

ü  Data manipulation and analysis with Spark (PySpark/Scala)

ü  Integrating Databricks with ADLS Gen2 and Synapse

ü  Building and deploying machine learning models on Databricks

ü  Practical Session: Performing data analysis and building a simple ML model in Databricks

Module 6: Real-time Data Processing with Azure Stream Analytics

ü  Concepts of real-time data processing and streaming analytics

ü  Ingesting data from Azure Event Hubs and IoT Hub

ü  Writing complex queries for stream processing

ü  Outputting processed data to various destinations

ü  Practical Session: Building a real-time analytics pipeline with Stream Analytics and Event Hubs

Module 7: Data Governance, Security, and Compliance

ü  Implementing data encryption at rest and in transit

ü  Managing identities and access with Azure Active Directory

ü  Data masking and anonymization techniques

ü  Understanding Azure policies and regulatory compliance for data

ü  Practical Session: Configuring network security and data encryption for big data services

Module 8: Performance Optimization and Cost Management

ü  Optimizing data storage formats and partitioning strategies

ü  Performance tuning for Synapse Analytics and Databricks workloads

ü  Monitoring resource utilization and identifying bottlenecks

ü  Cost-effective resource sizing and scaling strategies

ü  Practical Session: Analyzing performance metrics and applying optimization techniques

Module 9: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and DevOps for Big Data

ü  Using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for big data services

ü  Setting up alerts and dashboards for proactive monitoring

ü  Common troubleshooting scenarios and solutions

ü  Implementing CI/CD pipelines for big data solutions using Azure DevOps

ü  Practical Session: Setting up monitoring and alerts for an Azure big data solution

Module 10: Designing End-to-End Big Data Solutions on Azure

ü  Review of common big data architectural patterns on Azure

ü  Designing a comprehensive big data solution for a case study

ü  Best practices for scalability, reliability, and maintainability

ü  Future trends in Azure big data and AI

ü  Practical Session: Designing an end-to-end big data architecture for a given business requirement

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are certified Microsoft Azure Data Engineers and Architects with extensive industry experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale big data solutions on Azure. They possess deep practical knowledge of all major Azure big data services, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Lake Storage. Our instructors have worked on complex projects across various sectors, bringing real-world scenarios and best practices directly into the classroom. Their expertise is complemented by strong pedagogical skills, ensuring an engaging and highly effective learning experience.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Training Center is committed to delivering the highest standard of professional development training. Our courses are meticulously designed, continually updated, and delivered by industry experts to ensure relevance, practical applicability, and exceptional learning outcomes. We strive to create an immersive and supportive learning environment where every participant feels empowered to achieve their personal and professional goals. Your success is our priority.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

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Payment Options

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1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
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3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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