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SQL Analytics on Databricks
In this course, you'll learn how to effectively use Databricks for data analytics, with a specific focus on Databricks SQL. As a Databricks Data Analyst, your responsibilities will include finding...
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$750 USD
Duration
4 hours
Course Code
SQLAOD
Available Formats
Classroom
Overview
In this course, you'll learn how to effectively use Databricks for data analytics, with a specific focus on Databricks SQL. As a Databricks Data Analyst, your responsibilities will include finding relevant data, analyzing it for potential applications, and transforming it into formats that provide valuable business insights.
You will also understand your role in managing data objects and how to manipulate them within the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, using tools such as Notebooks, the SQL Editor, and Databricks SQL.
Additionally, you will learn about the importance of Unity Catalog in managing data assets and the overall platform. Finally, the course will provide an overview of how Databricks facilitates performance optimization and teach you how to access Query Insights to understand the processes occurring behind the scenes when executing SQL analytics on Databricks.
Prerequisites
- A working knowledge of using SQL for data analysis purposes.
- Be familiar with how data is created, stored, and managed.
- A basic understanding of statistical analysis.
- Understand the structure and defining characteristics of specific data formats such as CSV, JSON, TXT, and Parquet.
- Be familiar with the user interface of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform.
Course Details
Data Discovery
- Using Unity Catalog as a Data Discovery Tool
- Understanding Data Object Ownership
- Lab: Use Unity Catalog to Locate and Inspect Datasets
Data Importing
- Ingesting Data into Databricks
- Demo: Uploading Data to Databricks Using the UI
- Demo: Programmatic Exploration and Data Ingestion to Unity Catalog
- Lab: Import Data into Databricks
SQL Execution
- Databricks SQL and Databricks SQL Warehouses
- Demo: The Unified SQL Editor
- Demo: Manipulate and Transform Data with Databricks SQL
- Demo: Creating Views with Databricks SQL
- Lab: Manipulate and Analyze a Table
Query Analysis
- Databricks Photon and Optimization in Databricks
- Demo: Query Insights
- Best Practices for SQL Analytics
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
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