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Cloud Analytics with Microsoft Azure

You're reading from Cloud Analytics with Microsoft Azure Transform your business with the power of analytics in Azure

Product type Paperback

Published in Jan 2021

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781800202436

Length 184 pages

Edition 2nd Edition

Languages

SQL

Tools

Azure

Concepts

Cloud Computing

Authors (3):

Michael John Peña

Has Altaiar

Jack Lee

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Table of Contents (7) Chapters

Preface

About Cloud Analytics with Microsoft Azure, Second Edition

1. Introducing analytics on Azure

2. Introducing the Azure Synapse Analytics workspace and Synapse Studio FREE CHAPTER

3. Processing and visualizing data

4. Business use cases

5. Conclusion

Index

Summary

This chapter established the importance of data analytics. It also highlighted several reasons why Microsoft Azure is an ideal platform for achieving business intelligence capabilities in the cloud. It touched on some fundamental concepts around big data, ML, and DataOps. You also learned about some of the business drivers for adopting data analytics on the cloud. Lastly, you gained a high-level view of what it takes to have a modern data warehouse.

In the next chapter, you will see how to start building a modern data warehouse with Azure Synapse Analytics and related technologies.

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Authors (3)

Has Altaiar

Has Altaiar

Has Altaiar is a software engineer at heart and a consultant by trade. Has lives in Melbourne, Australia, and is the Executive Director at vNEXT Solutions. His work focuses on data, IoT, and AI on Microsoft Azure, and two of his latest IoT projects won multiple awards. Has is also a Microsoft Azure MVP and a regular organizer and speaker at local and international conferences, including Microsoft Ignite, NDC, and ServerlessDays. Hes also a board member of the Global AI Community. You can follow him on Twitter at hasaltaiar.

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Jack Lee

Jack Lee

Jack Lee is a senior Azure certified consultant and an Azure practice lead with a passion for software development, cloud, and DevOps innovations. He is an active Microsoft tech community contributor and has presented at various user groups and conferences, including the Global Azure Bootcamp at Microsoft Canada. Jack is an experienced mentor and judge at hackathons and is also the president of a user group that focuses on Azure, DevOps, and software development. He is the co-author of Azure for Architects and Cloud Analytics with Microsoft Azure, published by Packt Publishing. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for his contributions to the tech community. You can follow Jack on Twitter at jlee_consulting.

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Michael John Peña

Michael John Peña

Michael John Peña, an engineer and Microsoft MVP, excels in tech innovation and leadership. As a data partner at Playtime Solutions, he spearheads projects utilizing Azure, big data, and AI, enhancing data-driven decision-making. With roles ranging from CTO to software engineer, MJ's expertise covers web/app development, cloud computing, blockchain, and IoT. His commitment to lifelong learning and sharing knowledge—underscored by his work with start-ups and as a technical advisor—drives industry advancements in finance, construction, and more. MJ values inclusivity and actively fosters diverse, collaborative environments.

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