Azure Synapse Analytics Cookbook

Whether you're an Azure veteran or just getting started, get the most out of your data with effective recipes for Azure SynapseKey FeaturesDiscover new techniques for using Azure Synapse, regardless of your level of expertiseIntegrate Azure Synapse with other data sources to create a unified experience for your analytical needs using Microsoft AzureLearn how to embed data governance and classification with Synapse Analytics by integrating Azure PurviewBook DescriptionAs data warehouse management becomes increasingly integral to successful organizations, choosing and running the right solution is more important than ever. Microsoft Azure Synapse is an enterprise-grade, cloud-based data warehousing platform, and this book holds the key to using Synapse to its full potential. If you want the skills and confidence to create a robust enterprise analytical platform, this cookbook is a great place to start. You'll learn and execute enterprise-level deployments on medium-to-large data platforms. Using the step-by-step recipes and accompanying theory covered in this book, you'll understand how to integrate various services with Synapse to make it a robust solution for all your data needs. Whether you're new to Azure Synapse or just getting started, you'll find the instructions you need to solve any problem you may face, including using Azure services for data visualization as well as for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. By the end of this Azure book, you'll have the skills you need to implement an enterprise-grade analytical platform, enabling your organization to explore and manage heterogeneous data workloads and employ various data integration services to solve real-time industry problems.What you will learnDiscover the optimal approach for loading and managing dataWork with notebooks for various tasks, including MLRun real-time analytics using Azure Synapse Link for Cosmos DBPerform exploratory data analytics using Apache SparkRead and write DataFrames into Parquet files using PySparkCreate reports on various metrics for monitoring key KPIsCombine Power BI and Serverless for distributed analysisEnhance your Synapse analysis with data visualizationsWho this book is forThis book is for data architects, data engineers, and developers who want to learn and understand the main concepts of Azure Synapse analytics and implement them in real-world scenarios.