Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-774–and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of performing key data science activities with Azure Machine Learning services. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Prepare data for analysis in Azure Machine Learning and export from Azure Machine Learning Develop machine learning models Operationalize and manage Azure Machine Learning Services Use other services for machine learning This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are familiar with Azure data services, machine learning concepts, and common data science processes About the Exam Exam 70-774 focuses on skills and knowledge needed to prepare data for analysis with Azure Machine Learning; find key variables describing your data’s behavior; develop models and identify optimal algorithms; train, validate, deploy, manage, and consume Azure Machine Learning Models; and leverage related services and APIs. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam as well as Exam 70-773: Analyzing Big Data with Microsoft R earns your MCSA: Machine Learning certifi¿cation, demonstrating your expertise in operationalizing Microsoft Azure machine learning and Big Data with R Server and SQL R Services. See full details at: microsoft.com/learning

Develop the skills you need to run machine learning workloads in Azure and pass the DP-100 exam with ease Key FeaturesCreate end-to-end machine learning training pipelines, with or without codeTrack experiment progress using the cloud-based MLflow-compatible process of Azure ML servicesOperationalize your machine learning models by creating batch and real-time endpointsBook Description The Azure Data Scientist Associate Certification Guide helps you acquire practical knowledge for machine learning experimentation on Azure. It covers everything you need to pass the DP-100 exam and become a certified Azure Data Scientist Associate. Starting with an introduction to data science, you'll learn the terminology that will be used throughout the book and then move on to the Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML) workspace. You'll discover the studio interface and manage various components, such as data stores and compute clusters. Next, the book focuses on no-code and low-code experimentation, and shows you how to use the Automated ML wizard to locate and deploy optimal models for your dataset. You'll also learn how to run end-to-end data science experiments using the designer provided in Azure ML Studio. You'll then explore the Azure ML Software Development Kit (SDK) for Python and advance to creating experiments and publishing models using code. The book also guides you in optimizing your model's hyperparameters using Hyperdrive before demonstrating how to use responsible AI tools to interpret and debug your models. Once you have a trained model, you'll learn to operationalize it for batch or real-time inferences and monitor it in production. By the end of this Azure certification study guide, you'll have gained the knowledge and the practical skills required to pass the DP-100 exam. What you will learnCreate a working environment for data science workloads on AzureRun data experiments using Azure Machine Learning servicesCreate training and inference pipelines using the designer or codeDiscover the best model for your dataset using Automated MLUse hyperparameter tuning to optimize trained modelsDeploy, use, and monitor models in productionInterpret the predictions of a trained modelWho this book is for This book is for developers who want to infuse their applications with AI capabilities and data scientists looking to scale their machine learning experiments in the Azure cloud. Basic knowledge of Python is needed to follow the code samples used in the book. Some experience in training machine learning models in Python using common frameworks like scikit-learn will help you understand the content more easily.

Microsoft Azure has over 20 platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offerings that can act in support of a big data analytics solution. So which one is right for your project? This practical book helps you understand the breadth of Azure services by organizing them into a reference framework you can use when crafting your own big data analytics solution. You’ll not only be able to determine which service best fits the job, but also learn how to implement a complete solution that scales, provides human fault tolerance, and supports future needs. Understand the fundamental patterns of the data lake and lambda architecture Recognize the canonical steps in the analytics data pipeline and learn how to use Azure Data Factory to orchestrate them Implement data lakes and lambda architectures, using Azure Data Lake Store, Data Lake Analytics, HDInsight (including Spark), Stream Analytics, SQL Data Warehouse, and Event Hubs Understand where Azure Machine Learning fits into your analytics pipeline Gain experience using these services on real-world data that has real-world problems, with scenarios ranging from aviation to Internet of Things (IoT)

TAGLINE Empower Your Data Science Journey: From Exploration to Certification in Azure Machine Learning KEY FEATURES ● Offers deep dives into key areas such as data preparation, model training, and deployment, ensuring you master each concept. ● Covers all exam objectives in detail, ensuring a thorough understanding of each topic required for the DP-100 certification. ● Includes hands-on labs and practical examples to help you apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, enhancing your learning experience. DESCRIPTION Ultimate Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100) Certification Guide is your essential resource for achieving the Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate certification. This guide covers all exam objectives, helping you design and prepare machine learning solutions, explore data, train models, and manage deployment and retraining processes. The book starts with the basics and advances through hands-on exercises and real-world projects, to help you gain practical experience with Azure's tools and services. The book features certification-oriented Q&A challenges that mirror the actual exam, with detailed explanations to help you thoroughly grasp each topic. Perfect for aspiring data scientists, IT professionals, and analysts, this comprehensive guide equips you with the expertise to excel in the DP-100 exam and advance your data science career. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ● Design and prepare effective machine learning solutions in Microsoft Azure. ● Learn to develop complete machine learning training pipelines, with or without code. ● Explore data, train models, and validate ML pipelines efficiently. ● Deploy, manage, and optimize machine learning models in Azure. ● Utilize Azure's suite of data science tools and services, including Prompt Flow, Model Catalog, and AI Studio. ● Apply real-world data science techniques to business problems. ● Confidently tackle DP-100 certification exam questions and scenarios. WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR? This book is for aspiring Data Scientists, IT Professionals, Developers, Data Analysts, Students, and Business Professionals aiming to Master Azure Data Science. Prior knowledge of basic Data Science concepts and programming, particularly in Python, will be beneficial for making the most of this comprehensive guide. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Data Science and Azure 2. Setting Up Your Azure Environment 3. Data Ingestion and Storage in Azure 4. Data Transformation and Cleaning 5. Introduction to Machine Learning 6. Azure Machine Learning Studio 7. Model Deployment and Monitoring 8. Embracing AI Revolution Azure 9. Responsible AI and Ethics 10. Big Data Analytics with Azure 11. Real-World Applications and Case Studies 12. Conclusion and Next Steps Index

Prepare for Microsoft Exam AI-900 and help demonstrate your real-world knowledge of diverse machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, and how they can be implemented with Azure AI. Designed for business stakeholders, new and existing IT professionals, consultants, and students, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: • Describe AI workloads and considerations • Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure • Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure • Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure • Describe features of conversational AI workloads on Azure This Microsoft Exam Ref: • Organizes its coverage by exam objectives • Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you • Assumes you are a business user, stakeholder, technical professional, or student who wants to become familiar with Azure AI; requires no data science or software engineering experience. About the Exam Exam AI-900 focuses on knowledge needed to identify features of common AI workloads and guiding principles for responsible AI; identify common ML types; describe core ML concepts; identify core tasks in creating an ML solution; describe capabilities of no-code ML with Azure Machine Learning Studio; identify common types of computer vision solutions; identify Azure tools and services for computer vision tasks; identify features of common NLP workload scenarios; identify Azure tools and services for NLP workloads; and identify common use cases and Azure services for conversational Al. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification, demonstrating your knowledge of common ML and AI workloads and how to implement them on Azure. With this certification, you can move on to earn more advanced role-based certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or Azure Data Scientist Associate. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Prepare for Microsoft Exam DP-100-and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of the various data science components of Microsoft Azure. Designed for IT professionals, Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Associate level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Set up an Azure Machine Learning workspace Run experiments and train models Optimize and manage models Deploy and consume models This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you are a business user, IT professional, or student interested in cloud computing and technologies, including individuals planning to pursue more advanced Microsoft 365 certification About the Exam Exam DP-100 focuses on knowledge needed to apply scientific rigor and data exploration techniques to gain actionable insights and communicate results to stakeholders; use machine learning techniques to train, evaluate, and deploy models to build AI solutions that satisfy business objectives; use applications that involve natural language processing, speech, computer vision, and predictive analytics. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate credential, demonstrating that you understand how to implement and run machine learning workloads on Microsoft Azure; in particular, using Azure Machine Learning Service. See full details at: www.microsoft.com/learn

Prepare for Microsoft Exam DP-900 Demonstrate your real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. Designed for business users, functional consultants, and other professionals, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Describe core data concepts Describe how to work with relational data on Azure Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure Describe an analytics workload on Azure This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Assumes you have foundational knowledge of core data concepts and their implementation with Microsoft Azure data services, and are beginning to work with data in the cloud About the Exam Exam DP-900 focuses on core knowledge for describing fundamental database concepts and skills for cloud environments; cloud data services within Azure; cloud data roles, tasks, and responsibilities; Azure relational and non-relational data offerings, provisioning, and deployment; querying Azure relational databases; working with Azure non-relational data stores; building modern Azure data analytics solutions; and exploring Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Azure HDInsight. About Microsoft Certification Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals certification, demonstrating your understanding of the core capabilities of Azure data services and their use with relational data, non-relational data, and analytics workloads. See full details at: www.microsoft.com/learn