Introduction to Databricks

Overview

Learn about the Databricks Lakehouse platform and how it can modernize data architectures and improve data management processes.

Welcome to Databricks

In this course, you will be introduced to the Databricks Lakehouse Platform and be shown how it modernizes data architecture using the new Lakehouse paradigm. You'll understand the foundational components of Databricks, including the UI, platform architecture, and workspace administration. Interactive exercises will guide you through SQL queries, platform features, and external system connections for efficient data management and seamless integration.

Master the Data Intelligence Platform

Delve into the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and learn its key components to enhance your analytical processes. You'll cover Databricks fundamentals for data management and compute capabilities, including data catalog management and data ingestion. Hands-on exercises will help you integrate datasets, set permissions, and configure clusters, ensuring you can effectively manage your data.

Use Databricks for Business Intelligence

Learn how the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform can serve as a data warehousing solution for Business Intelligence (BI) use cases. You'll understand how to leverage the platform's SQL-optimized capabilities to create queries and analyze data. Finally, you will explore what features support data management and query development, allowing you to use SQL in Databricks to start analyzing your data.

Syllabus

Introduction to Databricks

Discover how the Databricks Lakehouse platform modernizes data architecture using the new Lakehouse paradigm. Explore the foundational components of Databricks and their integration. Engage with the Databricks UI, platform architecture, and workspace administration. At the same time, practical exercises guide you through SQL queries, platform features, and external system connections, introducing you to the efficient data management and seamless integration Databricks can offer.

Data Intelligence Platform Fundamentals

Learn the key components of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and how it can enhance your analytical processes. Explore Databricks fundamentals for data management and compute capabilities. You will also cover data catalog management and data ingestion. Get your hands dirty with interactive exercises that will guide you through integrating datasets, setting permissions, and configuring clusters.

Introduction to SQL in Databricks

Use the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform as your data warehousing solution for your Business Intelligence (BI) use cases. Use the built-in SQL-optimized capabilities within Databricks to create queries and dashboards on your data.