Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services over the Internet, allowing businesses and individuals to access and utilize a range of resources without the need for direct management of physical hardware. These services include computing power, storage, databases, networking, artificial intelligence, and more, all available on demand from cloud providers. Key Services in READ MORE
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Is Fabric taking over from Azure for Microsoft data analysis?
Thank you for joining in this course. In this educational announcement, I want to explore a possible future of data analysis using Microsoft. It used to be that Microsoft’s main cloud for data analysis and other functions was Microsoft Azure. However, Microsoft has started to de-emphasize Azure for data analysis. So what is it focusing READ MORE
Topics to study for Microsoft’s DP-700 exam
In this article, we’ll have a look at the topics that you need to study for Microsoft’s DP-700 “Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric” exam. If you want to learn using a video course, click here for our DP-700 “Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric” video course. Configure Microsoft Fabric workspace settings Implement READ MORE
Exploring the DP-700: Microsoft’s Latest Data Engineering Certification
In this post, we’ll dive into Microsoft’s newest certification exam, DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric, as discussed in my recent video. This exam was announced in September 2024 during the European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference and is now Generally Available. Let’s explore what this certification is all about and how it compares READ MORE
Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam updates
Very occasionally, Tableau updates the requirements of its exams. The Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam was updated a few weeks ago. (However, please note that the more Fundamental exam, the Tableau Desktop Specialist exam, is currently unchanged.) It is now testing on Tableau 2024.2 (previously it was testing on Tableau 2022), and has 10 additional READ MORE
The new Fabric Org App vs the Power BI App
The Org App preview expands on the Power BI App, allowing for multiple Org Apps per workspace, and simplifies the permissions for the underlying items.
It also allows for some Fabric items to be included in the Org App, thus allow Data Scientists as well as Users to benefit from the packaged Org App.
The future for the PL-100 “Microsoft Power Platform App Maker” exam
The Retirement of the PL-100 exam The PL-100 exam is the second of Microsoft’s certifications regarding the Power Platform. So the first one is the PL-900, which looks at the fundamentals, what is able to be done. The PL-100 actually allows you to do them. The PL-100 is for you if you want to create READ MORE
What do people think about the new Microsoft Applied Skills assessments?
In our previous posts, we looked at what Microsoft Applied Skills are, and some Frequently Asked Questions about them. So what do people think about these Skills? Nick Doelman is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), and until recently has been working in Microsoft. In Episode 21 of the Power Platform Boost Podcast, Nick was READ MORE
The new Microsoft Applied Skills – Frequently Asked Questions
In November 2023, Microsoft held Microsoft Ignite, and held several sessions on Microsoft Applied Skills and certifications more generally. Here are some of the Frequency Asked Questions about Microsoft Applied Skills, including information as answered by the Microsoft panel. What Microsoft Applied Skills are available? Please see my other blog on this subject. How do READ MORE
Microsoft Applied Skills – An Overview
In October 2023, Microsoft launched its new credential, the Microsoft Applied Skills. Here is the current list of credentials and those coming soon: The following credentials have been retired and are no longer available: How can I learn the skills needed for the Microsoft Applied Skills? I Do Data has courses for several of the READ MORE