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Get Started with SQL Analytics and BI on Databricks

Please note: This course was formerly titled 'Get Started with Databricks for Data Analysis,' but the course content remains unchanged.


In this course, you will learn basic skills that will allow you to use the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to perform a simple data analytics workflow and support data warehousing endeavors. You will be given a tour of the workspace and be shown how to work with data objects in Databricks such as catalogs, schemas, tables, compute clusters, notebooks, and dashboards. You will then follow a basic data analytics workflow to perform tasks such as manipulating data using Databricks SQL, leveraging Delta Lake version logs to time travel, creating dashboards within the platform, and creating Genie Spaces for data exploration using natural language prompts. You will also learn how Databricks supports data warehousing needs through the use of Databricks SQL, Delta Live Tables, and Unity Catalog.

Skill Level
Onboarding
Duration
2h
Prerequisites

The content was developed for participants with these skills/knowledge/abilities:  

  • A basic understanding of data analytics principles and topics such as ANSI SQL, statistical analysis, and data preparation and presentation

Outline

Databricks Overview
Databricks Infrastructure
Databricks Data Intelligence Platform
Unity Catalog Overview
Databricks Workspace Walkthrough

Using Databricks for Data Analysis
Introduction to Data Analysis on Databricks
Writing Queries in Databricks
Using Databricks Assistant with Databricks SQL
Delta Lake Overview
Using Delta Lake features with Databricks SQL

Databricks AI/BI
Introduction to AI/BI
Creating a Dashboard in Databricks
Creating Genie Spaces

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