{"id":75553,"date":"2021-06-27T05:25:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-27T10:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=75553"},"modified":"2021-07-21T15:05:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T20:35:46","slug":"azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: DP-900 Exam Preparation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidates who intend to clear the DP-900 examination and attain the Azure Data Fundamentals Certification, should have a foundation knowledge of data concepts and their implementation. With this certification, you will learn about how the core data is being implemented with the use of Azure data services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Azure DP-900 intends to help candidates pursue a career where they have to work with cloud data. Candidates should possess ample knowledge about the relational &amp; non-relational data concepts. Along with that, the knowledge of different types of workloads is also helpful for candidates to clear this exam. Azure Data Fundamentals certification is important to give you the qualification to appear for other role-based Azure certifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is more to it that you must learn before you schedule your exam date for DP-900. Along with that, this\u00a0<\/span><b>DP-900 exam preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0guide, will also help you get an idea of how you can prepare and clear this examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/2116268454873\/WN_vEpVvfaYTMi4CQmZwawhkA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar.png 728w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar-640x79.png 640w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Abhishek-Dubey-Webinar-681x84.png 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Prerequisites_of_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_Certification\" >Prerequisites of Azure Data Fundamentals Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Exam_Details_of_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_DP-900_Certification\" >Exam Details of Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Topics_Covered_Within_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_Certification\" >Topics Covered Within Azure Data Fundamentals Certification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Describe_Core_Data_Concepts\" >Describe Core Data Concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Describe_How_to_Work_with_Relational_Data_on_Azure\" >Describe How to Work with Relational Data on Azure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Describe_How_to_Work_with_Non-Relational_Data_on_Azure\" >Describe How to Work with Non-Relational Data on Azure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Describe_an_Analytics_Workload_on_Azure\" >Describe an Analytics Workload on Azure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#How_to_Prepare_for_the_Microsoft_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_DP-900_Exam\" >How to Prepare for the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Step_1_Explore_the_Microsoft_Learning_Path_for_DP-900_Examination\" >Step 1: Explore the Microsoft Learning Path for DP-900 Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Step_2_Check_the_Microsoft_Documentations\" >Step 2: Check the Microsoft Documentations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Step_3_Take_up_the_Instructor-Led_Training_Offered_by_Microsoft\" >Step 3: Take up the Instructor-Led Training Offered by Microsoft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Step_4_Prefer_the_Dedicated_DP-900_Books_Materials\" >Step 4: Prefer the Dedicated DP-900 Books &amp; Materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Step_5_Join_the_Study_Groups_Forums\" >Step 5: Join the Study Groups &amp; Forums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Step_6_Take_up_the_Practice_Exam\" >Step 6: Take up the Practice Exam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#How_to_Schedule_the_DP_900_Certification_Exam\" >How to Schedule the DP 900 Certification Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/azure-dp-900-exam-preparation-guide\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_Certification\"><\/span><b>Why Choose Azure Data Fundamentals Certification?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Data Fundamentals Certification intends to give an ample amount of knowledge to candidates, upon how data is managed within the Azure cloud. Along with that, this certification also teaches the candidates about how to work with this concept using other relevant Azure services. By getting the Azure DP-900 certification, you will probably be eligible to apply for associate-level certifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the certifications that are best fit for candidates after clearing the Data Fundamentals certification are Azure Data Engineer and Azure Database Administrator. You will be earning two-star badges when you approach high-level certifications with knowledge of Data fundamentals. The global IT market is full of job opportunities for people who have proficiency in how to work with data or use Azure services. Therefore, by adopting the\u00a0<\/span><b>Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0DP-900 certification, you can stand out in the crowd in your dedicated job interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft certification on DP-900 or Data Fundamentals is what confirms the validation of your skills in the field. And, this is how this certification intends to profit you on a higher scale. You should definitely take up this exam, if you are a beginner in the field of the database. In case you wish to learn about how data is being used within Azure services, then this is the right examination or certification for you. While you prepare and appear for this exam, you will gain insightful knowledge of all types of databases, that includes semi-structural, unstructured, and structured. Moreover, this certification gives you the potential to seek a career in database management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average salaries for an Azure Data Engineer and Azure Database Administrator are\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talent.com\/salary?job=Azure+Data+Engineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$140,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talent.com\/salary?job=Azure+Database+Administrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$110,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0per year. These are average fresher salaries for these job roles that one will get upon blending Azure Data Fundamentals with respective role-based certifications. Experience is what will help people grow in this profession. However, to enter this field, Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 certification is mandatory! Therefore, if you have a passion for understanding data, then this fundamentals certification becomes essential for you to possess.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisites_of_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_Certification\"><\/span><b>Prerequisites of Azure Data Fundamentals Certification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the prerequisites of the Azure Data Fundamentals Certification exam. Anyone who falls under these prerequisites can appear for the DP-900 certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The data architects, data engineers, data administrators, and others who have basic knowledge of non-relational and relational data or different workloads can go for the DP-900 examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic knowledge of Data Manipulation Language (DML), Data Definition Language (DDL), and Azure services is quite important for candidates to possess, before taking up this certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic conceptual knowledge upon query, schema, and views, is appreciated for appearing in the DP-900 certification exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of the managed services and storage containers of Microsoft Azure, will also help you with proficient\u00a0<\/span><b>DP-900 exam preparation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these prerequisites are not mandatory, but the candidates are strongly advised to possess knowledge of these concepts, before taking up the exam. Even though these prerequisites are not compulsory, without them, you won\u2019t be able to clear the certification exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Details_of_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_DP-900_Certification\"><\/span><b>Exam Details of Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Certification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Certification exam will be 40 to 55 questions. You will have one hour or 60 minutes to appear for all of these questions. The difficulty level for the questions is stated as \u2018Easy\u2019. There are no penalty marks for any of the questions, so you must consider appearing on all of the questions to ensure high passing chances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The passing percentage is 70% for clearing this certification exam. You need to choose the exam delivery type to be either self-proctored or at physical testing centers. One can take up the examination at Pearson center, with a Private Access Code, or at home\/office. The exam will consist of different question types such as drag &amp; drop, MCQs, case studies, yes\/no, and short answers. The validity of this certification will be two years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pricing for\u00a0<\/span><b>Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0DP-900 Certification is $99 USD. The examination is available in different languages such as Chinese, English, Korean, German, Spanish, French, and Japanese.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics_Covered_Within_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_Certification\"><\/span><b>Topics Covered Within Azure Data Fundamentals Certification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you have now understood the efficacy of the Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 examination, it is important for you to get used to the topics under the DP-900 exam syllabus. You can expect questions from these topics specified by Microsoft. It is for candidates to prepare and master the ideologies &amp; concepts for clearing this examination. The topics or domains are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Describe_Core_Data_Concepts\"><\/span><b> Describe Core Data Concepts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weightage for this domain in the DP 900 examination is 15 to 20%. The subdomains for this module are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the different types of core data workloads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the data analytics core concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Describe_How_to_Work_with_Relational_Data_on_Azure\"><\/span><b> Describe How to Work with Relational Data on Azure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weightage of this domain is 25 to 30%. It means that major questions are about to come from this area. Therefore, it is important for you to implement more effort in mastering this domain. The sub-domains under this module are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the relational data workloads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the relational Azure data services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify basic management tasks for relational data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the query techniques for data using the SQL language.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Describe_How_to_Work_with_Non-Relational_Data_on_Azure\"><\/span><b> Describe How to Work with Non-Relational Data on Azure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weightage of this domain is also 25 to 30%. It indicates that this is yet another important area where you need to spend more time preparing. The subdomains that you need to cover within this module are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the non-relational data workloads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the non-relational data offerings on Microsoft Azure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying basic management tasks for non-relational data.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Describe_an_Analytics_Workload_on_Azure\"><\/span><b> Describe an Analytics Workload on Azure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weightage for this domain is also 25 to 30%. Cover the subdomains of this module, as you can expect a good lot of questions from this section:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the Analytics Workloads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing the components of a modern data warehouse.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing data processing and data ingestion over Azure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describing data visualization over Microsoft Power BI.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_the_Microsoft_Azure_Data_Fundamentals_DP-900_Exam\"><\/span><b>How to Prepare for the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0DP 900 certification exam is a measurement of your abilities to develop an effective design for operating or implementing a data platform. Along with that, this certification is also a determination of how better you have understood the Azure solutions. You need to follow up a specified preparatory measure that will help you clear the concepts, learn the fundamentals and crack this certification exam in one attempt. The steps that you need to follow in order to prepare for the DP-900 examination are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Explore_the_Microsoft_Learning_Path_for_DP-900_Examination\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Explore the Microsoft Learning Path for DP-900 Examination<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The DP-900 exam is quite challenging and complex. You might get a bit of hesitation at the start, by seeing so much content on topics to cover. But, instead of losing hope, you should look for ideal resources that can help you understand the concepts easily and help you acquire enough knowledge to clear the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft has offered a dedicated learning path for candidates to prepare for the DP-900 examination. This learning path consists of several topics and modules within them, to cover almost the entire syllabus of this exam. You just need to go through these modules and prepare your notes to practice concepts and be ready for the next step of preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topics that you will cover within the Microsoft Learning path are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore Core Data Concepts- 5 modules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore Relational Data in Azure- 3 modules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore Non-Relational Data in Azure- 3 modules<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Azure- 4 modules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/exams\/dp-900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><b>Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0DP-900, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the official learning path to prepare for this exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-dp-900\/free-test\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Exam-DP-900-Microsoft-Azure-Data-Fundamentals.gif\" alt=\"Exam DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals\" width=\"1120\" height=\"126\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Check_the_Microsoft_Documentations\"><\/span><b>Step 2: Check the Microsoft Documentations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next thing you need to do after completing your learning path for DP 900 is to check out the dedicated documentation over Microsoft for the same. There are several documentations that can offer you a plethora of information divided into separate lessons and courses. Find all the relevant documentation upon DP-900 examination, or Data Fundamentals certification over Microsoft platform, and you can refer to them for your exam preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No information is less important when you are appearing for professional certification to build your career. And, with Microsoft documentation, you are about to explore a whole lot of conceptual and fundamental information that will help you clear the examination with a good percentage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Take_up_the_Instructor-Led_Training_Offered_by_Microsoft\"><\/span><b>Step 3: Take up the Instructor-Led Training Offered by Microsoft<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft has made all the necessary arrangements for candidates to prepare for the DP 900 examination. After the learning path and documentations, you can prefer taking up the instructor-led training for DP 900 examination. This paid instructor-led course offered by Microsoft will be offered by a professional who will be well-versed with DP 900 exam attributes. If you wish to take up this course, then\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/courses\/dp-900t00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit this link right away<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-dp-900\/online-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whizlabs Online Course<\/a> offers 4+ hours long video course on Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: DP-900 Exam! Check out the course today to clear the exam in one go!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The students will be able to learn the database concepts and other fundamentals associated with data within the Azure cloud. The audience of this course will be the individuals who intend to get basic skills in cloud data services. Along with that, they can also build up their foundation to enter the cloud data services of Azure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Prefer_the_Dedicated_DP-900_Books_Materials\"><\/span><b>Step 4: Prefer the Dedicated DP-900 Books &amp; Materials<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surf the internet for the best books available on DP-900 and Data Fundamentals of Azure. C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heck the reviews of such books to know whether they have valuable content or not. If you see a positive response on some of the books of DP-900, then get them and polish your knowledge. But, with the previous three steps covered, you will already be possessing enough knowledge to clear the examination. However, the books are important to give you a revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Join_the_Study_Groups_Forums\"><\/span><b>Step 5: Join the Study Groups &amp; Forums<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you join the study groups and forums to ensure that you get the best of knowledge from peers and experts who are appearing or are certified with Data Fundamentals certification by Azure. In addition, get knowledge on all of the available preparatory resources or important concepts over such groups or forums.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Take_up_the_Practice_Exam\"><\/span><b>Step 6: Take up the Practice Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the final preparation step, you can take up a practice exam for the DP-900 certification. With it, you will get insight into whether your preparation level is up to the mark or not. Moreover, you will also get clarity on the exam pattern and the complexity level of questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-dp-900\/practice-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whizlabs Practice Test<\/a> has 2 tests with 110 unique questions! Try now!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow all these steps, and you will eventually find yourself prepared and ready for taking up the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Schedule_the_DP_900_Certification_Exam\"><\/span><b>How to Schedule the DP 900 Certification Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can either apply for the exami<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nation after completing your preparations, or schedule it when you are halfway prepared. It depends upon you! But, to get yourself registered for the exam, you need to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the official page of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/exams\/dp-900?tab=tab-instructor-led\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft DP 900 Certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the \u2018Schedule Exam\u2019 section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the scheduling type you prefer. (Pearson VUE, Certiport or for USD15). Pearson VUE is for non-students who are not interested in technology, Certiport is for instructors or students, and USD15 is for students and job seekers impacted by COVID.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log into your Microsoft Account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the required details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the exam delivery type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule the date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the payment to confirm your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><b>Final Words<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a few of the things that you need to keep in mind whenever you are willing to appear on the DP-900 examination. 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