Preface
Azure is one of the foremost cloud providers in the world, providing numerous services for data hosting and data processing. As more companies transition toward cloud-native solutions, the demand for data engineering expertise has skyrocketed. Companies are increasingly relying on cloud-based solutions for their data needs, and this has led to an explosion of data engineering jobs and an increasingly competitive landscape for aspiring and experienced professionals looking to fill those positions.
Gaining the DP-203: Azure Data Engineer Associate certification is a surefire way of showing potential employers that you have what it takes to become an Azure data engineer, and the Azure Data Engineer Associate Certification Guide (DP-203), Second Edition will help you prepare for the DP-203 examination in a structured way, covering all the topics specified in the syllabus with detailed explanations and exam tips.
This book will first cover the fundamentals of Azure and walk you through the various stages of building data engineering solutions using an example of a hypothetical company. Throughout the book, you will learn about the various Azure components involved in building data systems and explore them using a wide range of real-world use cases. Finally, you will work on example questions and answers to familiarize yourself with the exam pattern.
By the end of this Azure book, you will have gained the confidence you need to pass the DP-203 exam with ease and land your dream job in data engineering.