The Game of Learners Clinics for Data is a 5-week skilling initiative, which aims to help you learn and gain technical skills on how to work with data in the cloud. During the five weeks we'll have weekly livestream sessions through Microsoft Reactors, the livestreams will provide you with the chance to have your questions answered. We will also showcase interactive end-to-end demos to provide you with a deeper understanding of how the different data solutions are built on the cloud.

By the end of this track, you will be equipped with skills on data exploration, building and maintaining secure and compliant data processing pipelines using different tools and techniques using various Azure data services.

About this session :

In this session you will learn about the process of deploying and configuring Azure SQL through hands-on exercises. In addition to working in the Azure Portal you will work with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Azure Data Studio and the Azure CLI. By the end of this hands-on exercise, you should be able to configure and deploy Azure SQL, Load Data into Azure SQL. Prior to this session you should have a fundamental understanding of how to deploy and manage resources on azure.

Participate in the Cloud Skills Challenge at https://aka.ms/dataclinics/csc complete the learn modules to help you prepare for the Azure Data Fundamentals Certification Exam that is part of this program. Also join the community on GitHub at https://aka.ms/dataclinics/forum for program updates, feedback and to receive support on any issue pertaining to this program or to Data Engineering and Analytics.

Target Audience :

Data Engineers, Data Enthusiasts, Individuals preparing for the data certification exam and individuals who would like to learn how to work with data on the cloud.

Speakers:

Josh Ndemenge

Cloud Advocate - Microsoft

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/advocates/joshua-ndemenge

Paul DeCarlo

Principal Cloud Advocate - Microsoft

https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/advocates/paul-decarlo