Summary

Completed

Data is at the core of most software applications and solutions. It can be represented in many formats, stored in files and databases, and used to record transactions or to support analysis and reporting.

In this module you've learned how to:

  • Identify common data formats
  • Describe options for storing data in files
  • Describe options for storing data in databases
  • Describe characteristics of transactional data processing solutions
  • Describe characteristics of analytical data processing solutions

Next steps

Now that you've learned about some core data concepts, consider learning more about data-related workloads on Microsoft Azure by pursuing a Microsoft certification in Azure Data Fundamentals.