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Microsoft - Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty | Exam DP-420

Duration:

Only 3 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

27/6/2022 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty course, you’ll learn how to design and implement data models and data distribution, load data into an Azure Cosmos DB database, and optimise and maintain the solution.

In just 3 days, you’ll build knowledge on designing, implementing and monitoring solutions that consider security, availability, resilience, and performance requirements. You’ll also learn to:

Create applications using the SQL API and SDK for Azure Cosmos DB
Write efficient queries, create indexing policies, manage and provisioned resources, and perform common operations with the SDK
Interpret JSON, read C# or Java code, and use PowerShell

At the end of this course, you’ll sit Exam DP-420: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB (currently in beta) and achieve your certification. As a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning and through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOCs), learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs), and train in a distraction-free environment.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
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* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Course DP-420T00: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

Module 1: Get started with Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Create an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API account

Module 2: Plan and implement Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Configure throughput for Azure Cosmos DB SQL API with the Azure portal
Lab: Exercise: Migrate existing data using Azure Data Factory

Module 3: Connect to Azure Cosmos DB SQL API with the SDK

Lab: Exercise: Configure the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK for offline development
Lab: Exercise: Connect to Azure Cosmos DB SQL API with the SDK

Module 4: Access and manage data with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDKs

Lab: Exercise: Create and update documents with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK
Lab: Exercise: Batch multiple point operations together with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK
Lab: Exercise: Move multiple documents in bulk with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK

Module 5: Execute queries in Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Paginate cross-product query results with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK
Lab: Exercise: Execute a query with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK

Module 6: Define and implement an indexing strategy for Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Review the default index policy for an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API container with the portal
Lab: Exercise: Configure an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API container's index policy with the portal

Module 7: Integrate Azure Cosmos DB SQL API with Azure services

Lab: Exercise: Archive Azure Cosmos DB SQL API data using Azure Functions
Lab: Exercise: Process change feed events using the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK
Lab: Exercise: Archive data using Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Module 8: Implement a data modeling and partitioning strategy for Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Measure performance for customer entities
Lab: Exercise: Advanced modeling patterns

Module 9: Design and implement a replication strategy for Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Configure consistency models in the portal and the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK
Lab: Exercise: Connect to different regions with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK
Lab: Exercise: Connect to a multi-region write account with the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK

Module 10: Optimise query performance in Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Optimise an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API container's index policy for common operations
Lab: Exercise: Optimise an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API container's index policy for a specific query

Module 11: Administrating and Monitoring tasks for an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API solution

Lab: Exercise: Troubleshoot an application using the Azure Cosmos DB SQL API SDK
Lab: Exercise: Use Azure Monitor to analyse an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API account
Lab: Exercise: Recover a database or container from a recovery point
Lab: Exercise: Store Azure Cosmos DB SQL API account keys in Azure Key Vault

Module 12: Manage an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API solution using DevOps practices

Lab: Exercise: Adjust provisioned throughput using an Azure CLI script
Lab: Exercise: Create an Azure Cosmos DB SQL API container using Azure Resource Manager templates

Module 13: Create server-side programming constructs in Azure Cosmos DB SQL API

Lab: Exercise: Implement and then use a UDF using the SDK
Lab: Exercise: Create a stored procedure with the Azure Portal

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by the Certification Guarantee:

Exam DP-420: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB - currently in beta

Exam code: DP-420
Language: English
Domains:

Design and implement data models (35–40%)
Design and implement data distribution (5–10%)
Integrate an Azure Cosmos DB solution (5–10%)
Optimise an Azure Cosmos DB solution (15–20%)
Maintain an Azure Cosmos DB solution (25–30%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have experience in writing in an Azure-supported language at the intermediate level (C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java), as well as knowledge and skills in:

Microsoft Azure and ability to navigate the Azure portal (AZ-900 equivalent)
Writing code to connect and perform operations on a SQL or NoSQL database product (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra or similar)

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

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