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Course Description
Welcome to Databricks
In this course, you will be introduced to the Databricks Lakehouse Platform and be shown how it modernizes data architecture using the new Lakehouse paradigm. You'll understand the foundational components of Databricks, including the UI, platform architecture, and workspace administration. Interactive exercises will guide you through SQL queries, platform features, and external system connections for efficient data management and seamless integration.Master the Data Intelligence Platform
Delve into the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and learn its key components to enhance your analytical processes. You'll cover Databricks fundamentals for data management and compute capabilities, including data catalog management and data ingestion. Hands-on exercises will help you integrate datasets, set permissions, and configure clusters, ensuring you can effectively manage your data.Use Databricks for Business Intelligence
Learn how the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform can serve as a data warehousing solution for Business Intelligence (BI) use cases. You'll understand how to leverage the platform's SQL-optimized capabilities to create queries and analyze data. Finally, you will explore what features support data management and query development, allowing you to use SQL in Databricks to start analyzing your data.Feels like what you want to learn?
Start Course for FreeWhat you'll learn
- Identify the core components of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and their roles in analytics and data management.
- Recognize how the Control Plane and Compute Plane function and support Databricks architecture.
- Differentiate key workspace features—such as Catalog Explorer, SQL Editor, and Notebooks—for common data tasks.
- Assess which cluster types and configurations best fit different workloads and user needs.
- Evaluate how Databricks connects with external systems, datasets, and partner tools to support enterprise workflows.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course
Curriculum
Course outline
1
Introduction to Databricks
Discover how the Databricks Lakehouse platform modernizes data architecture using the new Lakehouse paradigm. Explore the foundational components of Databricks and their integration. Engage with the Databricks UI, platform architecture, and workspace administration. At the same time, practical exercises guide you through SQL queries, platform features, and external system connections, introducing you to the efficient data management and seamless integration Databricks can offer.
- The Databricks Data Intelligence Platform50 XP
- Welcome to the Databricks UI100 XP
- Overview of the Databricks UI50 XP
- Why pick a Data Intelligence Platform50 XP
- Databricks for all users100 XP
- Databricks Architecture50 XP
- Control Plane and Compute Plane relationship50 XP
- Databricks and external systems50 XP
- Administering a Databricks workspace50 XP
- Different types of administrators50 XP
- The marketplace100 XP
- Connecting to partners100 XP
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Data Intelligence Platform Fundamentals
Learn the key components of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and how it can enhance your analytical processes. Explore Databricks fundamentals for data management and compute capabilities. You will also cover data catalog management and data ingestion. Get your hands dirty with interactive exercises that will guide you through integrating datasets, setting permissions, and configuring clusters.
3
Introduction to SQL in Databricks
Use the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform as your data warehousing solution for your Business Intelligence (BI) use cases. Use the built-in SQL-optimized capabilities within Databricks to create queries and dashboards on your data.
Introduction to Databricks
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