My new Pluralsight course Sourcing Data in Microsoft Azure was just released! Here is the synopsis:

Abstract

This course targets software developers looking to source data from inside and outside of the cloud. The content will also showcase methods and tools available using Microsoft Azure.

Description

The cloud has nearly infinite compute power for processing. In this course, Sourcing Data in Microsoft Azure, you’ll learn foundational knowledge of data types, data policy, and finding data. First, you’ll learn how to register data sources with Azure Data Catalog. Next, you’ll discover how to extract, transform, and load data with Azure Data Factory. Finally, you’ll explore how to set up data processing with Azure HD Insight. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the tools and processes needed to source data in Microsoft Azure. Software required: Microsoft Azure portal.