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Understand big data engineering with Apache Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics

Learn how to differentiate between Apache Spark, Azure Databricks, HDInsight, and SQL Pools, as well as understanding the use-cases of data-engineering with Apache Spark in Azure Synapse Analytics.

Data Engineer

Synapse Analytics

Module Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Differentiate between Apache Spark and Spark pools
Differentiate between Azure Databricks and Spark pools
Differentiate between HDInsight and Spark Pools
Differentiate between Spark Pools and SQL Pools
Understand the use-cases of data engineering with Apache Spark in Azure Synapse analytics
Create a Spark pool in Azure Synapse Analytics

Units

Introduction min
What is an Apache Spark pool in Azure Synapse Analytics min
How do Apache Spark pools work in Azure Synapse Analytics min
When do you use Apache Spark pools in Azure Synapse Analytics min
Knowledge check min
Summary min

Prerequisites

Before taking this module, it is recommended that you complete the following modules:

Data Fundamentals
Introduction to Azure Data Factory
Introduction to Azure Synapse Analytics