Azure Data Factory Bootcamp: From Beginner to Expert

This course helps you master Azure Data Factory, build scalable pipelines, integrate data, orchestrate workflows, and excel in data engineering roles.

Intermediate

52 Lessons

This course helps you master Azure Data Factory, build scalable pipelines, integrate data, orchestrate workflows, and excel in data engineering roles.

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This course includes

3 Assessments

19 Playgrounds

9 Quizzes

This course includes

3 Assessments

19 Playgrounds

9 Quizzes

Course Overview

Azure has become a leading cloud platform. Expertise in ADF opens doors to lucrative roles in data engineering and analytics. This course provides you with the essential skills to master Azure Data Factory. You’ll start with ADF’s core concepts, architecture, and data connectivity to both on-premises and cloud sources. Through hands-on lessons and real-world examples, you’ll learn to create, manage, and monitor pipelines, handle incremental data loads, and work with version control using Git. Advanced topi...Show More

What You'll Learn

An understanding of Azure Data Factory’s fundamentals, benefits, and role in data integration and processing

Hand-on experience implementing data pipelines in ADF, including data transformation, copying, masking, and scheduling

Proficiency in big data processing techniques using Azure SQL, HDInsight, and Hive and leveraging machine learning capabilities in ADF

The ability to connect ADF to various data sources, both on-premises and in the cloud, and perform data profiling and modeling

What You'll Learn

An understanding of Azure Data Factory’s fundamentals, benefits, and role in data integration and processing

Course Content

Getting Started

Get an introduction to Azure Data Factory for effective data pipeline management and integration.

Introduction to the Course

Introduction to Azure Data Factory

Explore Azure Data Factory’s integration capabilities, architecture, and real-world applications.

Azure Data Factory: Introduction and Benefits

Components and Architecture of Azure Data Factory Key Concepts and Terminology Real-World Examples of Using Azure Data Factory Quiz: Introduction to Azure Data Factory

Setting Up an Azure Data Factory Environment

Master Azure account setup, storage management, and Data Factory integration for efficient data workflows.

Azure Account and Services Setup Create an Azure Storage Account Creating an Azure Data Factory Instance Link Azure Storage to Azure Data Factory Quiz: Setting Up an Azure Data Factory Environment

Data Connectivity and Management

Explore Azure Data Factory’s integration, data quality, and metadata management for effective data workflows.

Connecting ADF to On-Premises Data Sources Connecting ADF to Cloud Data Sources Data Profiling and Quality Data Cataloging and Metadata Management Quiz: Data Connectivity and Management

Azure Data Factory: Introduction and Connectivity Exam

Assessment

Creating Data Pipelines in Azure Data Factory

Understand the essentials of Azure Data Factory for efficient data pipeline creation and management.

Environment Setup for Designing ADF Data Pipelines Creating an ADF Data Pipeline Using Azure CLI ADF Studio Designing Data Pipelines 1: Data Copy ADF Studio Designing Data Pipeline 2: Data Masking Data Transformations with ADF: Power Query Scheduling and Triggering Data Pipelines in ADF Quiz: Creating Data Pipelines in Azure Data Factory

Managing and Monitoring Azure Data Factory Pipelines

7 Lessons

Master efficient data management, monitoring, debugging, and version control in Azure Data Factory.

Azure Data Factory: Designing and Maintaining Data Pipelines Exam

Assessment

Big Data Integration and Processing

6 Lessons

Explore Azure’s data management solutions, focusing on relational databases, HDInsight, and big data integration.

Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics

5 Lessons

Master machine learning project management and automation using Azure’s integrated tools.

Azure Data Factory: Big Data Processing and Machine Learning Exam

Assessment

Data Governance and Security

5 Lessons

Explore data governance, security, and access management in Azure Data Factory.

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Azure Data Factory: Best Practices

4 Lessons

Learn how to design patterns, optimize costs, and ensure scalability in Azure Data Factory.

11.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Conclude the Azure Data Factory concepts and enhance skills through practical applications.

12.

Appendix

1 Lesson

Validate your skills with essential Microsoft certifications in Azure Data Factory.

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