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There are 5 modules in this course
This course focuses on the enterprise aspects of managing and optimizing big data systems. Learners will implement governance frameworks, configure security controls, and apply data protection strategies. You’ll also master performance optimization, scaling strategies, and cost management practices to ensure enterprise-grade deployments.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Implement governance, cataloging, and lineage tracking
- Configure security and compliance for big data systems
- Optimize queries, caching, and workload performance
- Apply scaling and cost optimization strategies in Azure
Tools & Software:
Microsoft Purview, Azure Active Directory, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Azure Cost Management
Skills:
Data governance, Security, Performance optimization, Cost management, Cloud scaling
Data Governance Frameworks for Big Data provides comprehensive training on establishing and implementing data governance frameworks tailored to big data environments. Students will learn to develop governance policies, implement metadata management strategies using Microsoft Purview, and configure automated data cataloging and discovery systems. The module covers data quality frameworks, lineage tracking, and compliance management, equipping learners with practical skills to manage distributed data assets effectively while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence across enterprise big data systems.
What's included
6 videos3 readings9 assignments
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6 videos•Total 43 minutes
Data Governance Prevents Enterprise Disasters•5 minutes
Building Enterprise Data Governance Policies•9 minutes
Metadata Transforms Data Chaos into Business Assets•5 minutes
Microsoft Purview Implementation and Configuration•9 minutes
Data Quality Drives Business Confidence•5 minutes
Data Quality and Lineage Configuration•10 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Big Data Governance Framework Design•10 minutes
Enterprise Metadata Management with Microsoft Purview•10 minutes
Data Quality and Lineage Framework Implementation•10 minutes
9 assignments•Total 270 minutes
Data Governance Implementation Mastery Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Data Governance Framework Design•30 minutes
Data Governance Fundamentals Assessment•30 minutes
Metadata API Integration and Automation•30 minutes
Microsoft Purview Catalog Implementation•30 minutes
Data Quality Rule Implementation and Monitoring•30 minutes
Data Quality and Lineage Implementation•30 minutes
Data Quality and Lineage Management Assessment•30 minutes
Security Implementation for Big Data Systems
Module 2•6 hours to complete
Module details
Security Implementation for Big Data Systems focuses on implementing comprehensive security controls for big data environments, including defense-in-depth strategies, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and data protection techniques. Students will learn to design multilayered security architectures, configure identity and access management systems, and implement encryption and privacy controls that meet regulatory requirements while maintaining system performance.
What's included
7 videos3 readings9 assignments
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7 videos•Total 52 minutes
Security Architecture Prevents Catastrophic Data Breaches•5 minutes
Security Architecture Design and Implementation•10 minutes
Identity Management at Enterprise Scale•5 minutes
RBAC Configuration and Management – Part 1•9 minutes
RBAC Configuration and Management – Part 2•10 minutes
Data Protection Enables Compliant Innovation•5 minutes
Data Protection Implementation•9 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Big Data Security Architecture Design•10 minutes
Enterprise Identity and Access Management for Big Data•10 minutes
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance Framework•10 minutes
9 assignments•Total 270 minutes
Big Data Security Implementation Mastery Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Identity and Access Management Assessment•30 minutes
Data Protection Automation and Compliance•30 minutes
Data Protection and Privacy Implementation•30 minutes
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance Assessment•30 minutes
Performance Optimization Techniques
Module 3•6 hours to complete
Module details
Performance Optimization Techniques focuses on optimizing the performance of big data systems. Students will learn how to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, implement caching strategies, apply indexing and partitioning techniques, and optimize query performance in distributed environments. The module prepares learners to ensure efficient processing, fast response times, and robust observability in large-scale data systems, enabling issues to be detected and addressed before they impact users.
What's included
7 videos3 readings9 assignments
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7 videos•Total 39 minutes
Performance Monitoring Prevents System Failures•3 minutes
Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Configuration•7 minutes
Query Optimization Transforms User Experience•4 minutes
Query Performance Analysis and Optimization•10 minutes
Performance Monitoring and Analysis Assessment•30 minutes
Query Optimization and Performance Tuning•30 minutes
Query Optimization Implementation•30 minutes
Query and Processing Optimization Assessment•30 minutes
Caching Implementation and Management•30 minutes
Caching Strategy Implementation•30 minutes
Caching and Memory Optimization Assessment•30 minutes
Scaling Big Data Systems
Module 4•6 hours to complete
Module details
Scaling Big Data Systems focuses on designing horizontally and vertically scalable big data architectures, implementing automated scaling policies for varying workloads, applying distribution strategies to achieve balanced performance, and managing system growth through effective planning and implementation.
Auto-scaling Policy Implementation and Monitoring•30 minutes
Auto-scaling Implementation•30 minutes
Auto-scaling and Elasticity Management Assessment•30 minutes
Enterprise Big Data Best Practices and Case Studies
Module 5•6 hours to complete
Module details
Enterprise Big Data Best Practices and Case Studies covers enterprise-grade practices for big data operations, cost optimization strategies for large-scale deployments, and real-world case studies from successful big data implementations across industries. Students will learn operational excellence frameworks, comprehensive cost management approaches, and proven implementation patterns that can be applied to different organizational contexts.
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8 videos3 readings10 assignments
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8 videos•Total 46 minutes
Operational Excellence Ensures Business Continuity•4 minutes
Operational Framework Implementation•9 minutes
Cost Optimization Maximizes Big Data ROI•5 minutes
Cost Analysis and Optimization Implementation – Part 1•6 minutes
Cost Analysis and Optimization Implementation – Part 2•4 minutes
Learning from Enterprise Big Data Success Stories•4 minutes
Case Study Deep Dive and Pattern Analysis – Part 1•7 minutes
Case Study Deep Dive and Pattern Analysis – Part 2•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Enterprise Big Data Operations Framework•10 minutes
Enterprise Big Data Cost Management•10 minutes
Enterprise Big Data Case Study Analysis•10 minutes
10 assignments•Total 300 minutes
Enterprise Big Data Management Mastery Graded Quiz•30 minutes
Infrastructure-as-Code and Automation Scripts•30 minutes
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