DATABRICKS CERTIFIED DATA ENGINEER ASSOCIATE STUDY GUIDE : in-depth guidance and practice / Derar Alhussein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alhussein, Derar, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electronic data processing personnel--Certification--Examinations--Study guides.

Electronic data processing personnel.

Cloud computing.

Big data.

Spark (Electronic resource : Apache Software Foundation)--Examinations--Study guides.

Spark (Electronic resource : Apache Software Foundation).

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2025.

Summary:

Data engineers proficient in Databricks are currently in high demand. As organizations gather more data than ever before, skilled data engineers on platforms like Databricks become critical to business success. The Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification is proof that you have a complete understanding of the Databricks platform and its capabilities, as well as the essential skills to effectively execute various data engineering tasks on the platform. In this comprehensive study guide, you will build a strong foundation in all topics covered on the certification exam, including the Databricks Lakehouse and its tools and benefits. You'll also learn to develop ETL pipelines in both batch and streaming modes. Moreover, you'll discover how to orchestrate data workflows and design dashboards while maintaining data governance. Finally, you'll dive into the finer points of exactly what's on the exam and learn to prepare for it with mock tests. Author Derar Alhussein teaches you not only the fundamental concepts but also provides hands-on exercises to reinforce your understanding. From setting up your Databricks workspace to deploying production pipelines, each chapter is carefully crafted to equip you with the skills needed to master the Databricks Platform. By the end of this book, you'll know everything you need to ace the Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification exam with flying colors, and start your career as a certified data engineer from Databricks! You'll learn how to: Use the Databricks Platform and Delta Lake effectively Perform advanced ETL tasks using Apache Spark SQL Design multi-hop architecture to process data incrementally Build production pipelines using Delta Live Tables and Databricks Jobs Implement data governance using Databricks SQL and Unity Catalog Derar Alhussein is a senior data engineer with a master's degree in data mining. He has over a decade of hands-on experience in software and data projects, including large-scale projects on Databricks. He currently holds eight certifications from Databricks, showcasing his proficiency in the field. Derar is also an experienced instructor, with a proven track record of success in training thousands of data engineers, helping them to develop their skills and obtain professional certifications.

Notes:

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

9781098166823

1098166825

OCLC:

1499936209