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Download or read book Quick Start Guide to Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake Server and Azure Data Warehouse written by Mark Beckner and published by De-G Press. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With constantly expanding options such as Azure Data Lake Server (ADLS) and Azure SQL Data Warehouse (ADW), how can developers learn the process and components required to successfully move this data? Quick Start Guide to Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Server, and Azure Data Warehouse teaches you the basics of moving data between Azure SQL solutions using Azure Data Factory. Discover how to build and deploy each of the components needed to integrate data in the cloud with local SQL databases. Mark Beckner's step by step instructions on how to build each component, how to test processes and debug, and how to track and audit the movement of data, will help you to build your own solutions instantly and efficiently. This book includes information on configuration, development, and administration of a fully functional solution and outlines all of the components required for moving data from a local SQL instance through to a fully functional data warehouse with facts and dimensions.

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Download or read book Implementing a Data Warehouse SQL Server 2019 written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dimensional models like data warehouses can provide a more accessible and consistent form of data storage than relational databases. You can consolidate data from multiple sources into a single repository for business intelligence, analysis, and reporting. This course explains how to create a long-term data storage solution using local SQL Server instances and Azure SQL Data Warehouse. Instructor Adam Wilbert shows how to build a data warehouse from the ground up, starting with the tables and views; establish control flow; enforce data quality; and use your data in services such as SQL Server Reporting Services and Power BI. By the end of the course, you will be able to implement a robust, custom solution to serve all your organization's business intelligence, reporting, and analysis needs.

Download or read book Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2019 written by Kellyn Gorman and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-04-27 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the impressive storage and analytic tools available with the in-cloud and on-premises versions of Microsoft SQL Server 2019. Key FeaturesGain insights into what’s new in SQL Server 2019Understand use cases and customer scenarios that can be implemented with SQL Server 2019Discover new cross-platform tools that simplify management and analysisBook Description Microsoft SQL Server comes equipped with industry-leading features and the best online transaction processing capabilities. If you are looking to work with data processing and management, getting up to speed with Microsoft Server 2019 is key. Introducing SQL Server 2019 takes you through the latest features in SQL Server 2019 and their importance. You will learn to unlock faster querying speeds and understand how to leverage the new and improved security features to build robust data management solutions. Further chapters will assist you with integrating, managing, and analyzing all data, including relational, NoSQL, and unstructured big data using SQL Server 2019. Dedicated sections in the book will also demonstrate how you can use SQL Server 2019 to leverage data processing platforms, such as Apache Hadoop and Spark, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to control your data and efficiently monitor it. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed with all the features of Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and understand how to use them confidently to build robust data management solutions. What you will learnBuild a custom container image with a DockerfileDeploy and run the SQL Server 2019 container imageUnderstand how to use SQL server on LinuxMigrate existing paginated reports to Power BI Report ServerLearn to query Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) data using Azure Data StudioUnderstand the benefits of In-Memory OLTPWho this book is for This book is for database administrators, architects, big data engineers, or anyone who has experience with SQL Server and wants to explore and implement the new features in SQL Server 2019. Basic working knowledge of SQL Server and relational database management system (RDBMS) is required.

Download or read book Azure Storage Streaming and Batch Analytics written by Richard L. Nuckolls and published by Manning Publications. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Microsoft Azure cloud is an ideal platform for data-intensive applications. Designed for productivity, Azure provides pre-built services that make collection, storage, and analysis much easier to implement and manage. Azure Storage, Streaming, and Batch Analytics teaches you how to design a reliable, performant, and cost-effective data infrastructure in Azure by progressively building a complete working analytics system. Summary The Microsoft Azure cloud is an ideal platform for data-intensive applications. Designed for productivity, Azure provides pre-built services that make collection, storage, and analysis much easier to implement and manage. Azure Storage, Streaming, and Batch Analytics teaches you how to design a reliable, performant, and cost-effective data infrastructure in Azure by progressively building a complete working analytics system. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Microsoft Azure provides dozens of services that simplify storing and processing data. These services are secure, reliable, scalable, and cost efficient. About the book Azure Storage, Streaming, and Batch Analytics shows you how to build state-of-the-art data solutions with tools from the Microsoft Azure platform. Read along to construct a cloud-native data warehouse, adding features like real-time data processing. Based on the Lambda architecture for big data, the design uses scalable services such as Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, and SQL databases. Along the way, you’ll cover most of the topics needed to earn an Azure data engineering certification. What's inside Configuring Azure services for speed and cost Constructing data pipelines with Data Factory Choosing the right data storage methods About the reader For readers familiar with database management. Examples in C# and PowerShell. About the author Richard Nuckolls is a senior developer building big data analytics and reporting systems in Azure. Table of Contents 1 What is data engineering? 2 Building an analytics system in Azure 3 General storage with Azure Storage accounts 4 Azure Data Lake Storage 5 Message handling with Event Hubs 6 Real-time queries with Azure Stream Analytics 7 Batch queries with Azure Data Lake Analytics 8 U-SQL for complex analytics 9 Integrating with Azure Data Lake Analytics 10 Service integration with Azure Data Factory 11 Managed SQL with Azure SQL Database 12 Integrating Data Factory with SQL Database 13 Where to go next

Download or read book SQL Server 2019 Administrator s Guide written by Marek Chmel and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to implement, administer, and secure a robust database solution that is disaster-proof and highly available Key FeaturesExplore new features of SQL Server 2019 to set up, administer, and maintain your database solution successfullyDevelop a dynamic SQL Server environment and streamline big data pipelinesDiscover best practices for fixing performance issues, database access management, replication, and securityBook Description SQL Server is one of the most popular relational database management systems developed by Microsoft. This second edition of the SQL Server Administrator's Guide will not only teach you how to administer an enterprise database, but also help you become proficient at managing and keeping the database available, secure, and stable. You’ll start by learning how to set up your SQL Server and configure new and existing environments for optimal use. The book then takes you through designing aspects and delves into performance tuning by showing you how to use indexes effectively. You’ll understand certain choices that need to be made about backups, implement security policy, and discover how to keep your environment healthy. Tools available for monitoring and managing a SQL Server database, including automating health reviews, performance checks, and much more, will also be discussed in detail. As you advance, the book covers essential topics such as migration, upgrading, and consolidation, along with the techniques that will help you when things go wrong. Once you’ve got to grips with integration with Azure and streamlining big data pipelines, you’ll learn best practices from industry experts for maintaining a highly reliable database solution. Whether you are an administrator or are looking to get started with database administration, this SQL Server book will help you develop the skills you need to successfully create, design, and deploy database solutions. What you will learnDiscover SQL Server 2019’s new features and how to implement themFix performance issues by optimizing queries and making use of indexesDesign and use an optimal database management strategyCombine SQL Server 2019 with Azure and manage your solution using various automation techniquesImplement efficient backup and recovery techniques in line with security policiesGet to grips with migrating, upgrading, and consolidating with SQL ServerSet up an AlwaysOn-enabled stable and fast SQL Server 2019 environmentUnderstand how to work with Big Data on SQL Server environmentsWho this book is for This book is for database administrators, database developers, and anyone who wants to administer large and multiple databases single-handedly using Microsoft's SQL Server 2019. Basic awareness of database concepts and experience with previous SQL Server versions is required.

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