Master end-to-end data engineering on Azure Databricks. From data ingestion and Delta Lake to CI/CD and real-time streaming, build secure, scalable, and performant data solutions with Spark, Unity Catalog, and ML tools. Key Features Build scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark and Delta Lake Automate workflows and manage data governance with Unity Catalog Learn real-time processing and structured streaming with practical use cases Implement CI/CD, DevOps, and security for production-ready data solutions Explore Databricks-native ML, AutoML, and Generative AI integration Book Description "Data Engineering with Azure Databricks" is your essential guide to building scalable, secure, and high-performing data pipelines using the powerful Databricks platform on Azure. Designed for data engineers, architects, and developers, this book demystifies the complexities of Spark-based workloads, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and real-time data processing. Beginning with the foundational role of Azure Databricks in modern data engineering, you’ll explore how to set up robust environments, manage data ingestion with Auto Loader, optimize Spark performance, and orchestrate complex workflows using tools like Azure Data Factory and Airflow. The book offers deep dives into structured streaming, Delta Live Tables, and Delta Lake’s ACID features for data reliability and schema evolution. You’ll also learn how to manage security, compliance, and access controls using Unity Catalog, and gain insights into managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and Terraform. With a special focus on machine learning and generative AI, the final chapters guide you in automating model workflows, leveraging MLflow, and fine-tuning large language models on Databricks. Whether you're building a modern data lakehouse or operationalizing analytics at scale, this book provides the tools and insights you need. What you will learn Set up a full-featured Azure Databricks environment Implement batch and streaming ingestion using Auto Loader Optimize Spark jobs with partitioning and caching Build real-time pipelines with structured streaming and DLT Manage data governance using Unity Catalog Orchestrate production workflows with jobs and ADF Apply CI/CD best practices with Azure DevOps and Git Secure data with RBAC, encryption, and compliance standards Use MLflow and Feature Store for ML pipelines Build generative AI applications in Databricks Who this book is for This book is for data engineers, solution architects, cloud professionals, and software engineers seeking to build robust and scalable data pipelines using Azure Databricks. Whether you're migrating legacy systems, implementing a modern lakehouse architecture, or optimizing data workflows for performance, this guide will help you leverage the full power of Databricks on Azure. A basic understanding of Python, Spark, and cloud infrastructure is recommended.

Engineering Lakehouses with Open Table Formats introduces the architecture and capabilities of open table formats like Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, and Delta Lake. The book guides you through the design, implementation, and optimization of lakehouses that can handle modern data processing requirements effectively with real-world practical insights. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of open table formats and their benefits in lakehouse architecture. Learn how to implement performant data processing using tools like Apache Spark and Flink. Master advanced topics like indexing, partitioning, and interoperability between data formats. Explore data lifecycle management and integration with frameworks like Apache Airflow and dbt. Build secure lakehouses with regulatory compliance using best practices detailed in the book. Author(s) Dipankar Mazumdar and Vinoth Govindarajan are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in big data processing and software architecture. They bring their expertise from working with data lakehouses and are known for their ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. Their collaborative approach brings valuable insights into the latest trends in data management. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data engineers, architects, and software professionals aiming to master modern lakehouse architectures. If you are familiar with data lakes or warehouses and wish to transition to an open data architectural design, this book is suited for you. Readers should have basic knowledge of databases, Python, and Apache Spark for the best experience.

Data engineers proficient in Databricks are currently in high demand. As organizations gather more data than ever before, skilled data engineers on platforms like Databricks become critical to business success. The Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification is proof that you have a complete understanding of the Databricks platform and its capabilities, as well as the essential skills to effectively execute various data engineering tasks on the platform. In this comprehensive study guide, you will build a strong foundation in all topics covered on the certification exam, including the Databricks Lakehouse and its tools and benefits. You'll also learn to develop ETL pipelines in both batch and streaming modes. Moreover, you'll discover how to orchestrate data workflows and design dashboards while maintaining data governance. Finally, you'll dive into the finer points of exactly what's on the exam and learn to prepare for it with mock tests. Author Derar Alhussein teaches you not only the fundamental concepts but also provides hands-on exercises to reinforce your understanding. From setting up your Databricks workspace to deploying production pipelines, each chapter is carefully crafted to equip you with the skills needed to master the Databricks Platform. By the end of this book, you'll know everything you need to ace the Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification exam with flying colors, and start your career as a certified data engineer from Databricks! You'll learn how to: Use the Databricks Platform and Delta Lake effectively Perform advanced ETL tasks using Apache Spark SQL Design multi-hop architecture to process data incrementally Build production pipelines using Delta Live Tables and Databricks Jobs Implement data governance using Databricks SQL and Unity Catalog Derar Alhussein is a senior data engineer with a master's degree in data mining. He has over a decade of hands-on experience in software and data projects, including large-scale projects on Databricks. He currently holds eight certifications from Databricks, showcasing his proficiency in the field. Derar is also an experienced instructor, with a proven track record of success in training thousands of data engineers, helping them to develop their skills and obtain professional certifications.

This book, "Building Modern Data Applications Using Databricks Lakehouse," provides a comprehensive guide for data professionals to master the Databricks platform. You'll learn to effectively build, deploy, and monitor robust data pipelines with Databricks' Delta Live Tables, empowering you to manage and optimize cloud-based data operations effortlessly. What this Book will help me do Understand the foundations and concepts of Delta Live Tables and its role in data pipeline development. Learn workflows to process and transform real-time and batch data efficiently using the Databricks lakehouse architecture. Master the implementation of Unity Catalog for governance and secure data access in modern data applications. Deploy and automate data pipeline changes using CI/CD, leveraging tools like Terraform and Databricks Asset Bundles. Gain advanced insights in monitoring data quality and performance, optimizing cloud costs, and managing DataOps tasks effectively. Author(s) Will Girten, the author, is a seasoned Solutions Architect at Databricks with over a decade of experience in data and AI systems. With a deep expertise in modern data architectures, Will is adept at simplifying complex topics and translating them into actionable knowledge. His books emphasize real-time application and offer clear, hands-on examples, making learning engaging and impactful. Who is it for? This book is geared towards data engineers, analysts, and DataOps professionals seeking efficient strategies to implement and maintain robust data pipelines. If you have a basic understanding of Python and Apache Spark and wish to delve deeper into the Databricks platform for streamlining workflows, this book is tailored for you.

Ready to simplify the process of building data lakehouses and data pipelines at scale? In this practical guide, learn how Delta Lake is helping data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts overcome key data reliability challenges with modern data engineering and management techniques. Authors Denny Lee, Tristen Wentling, Scott Haines, and Prashanth Babu (with contributions from Delta Lake maintainer R. Tyler Croy) share expert insights on all things Delta Lake--including how to run batch and streaming jobs concurrently and accelerate the usability of your data. You'll also uncover how ACID transactions bring reliability to data lakehouses at scale. This book helps you: Understand key data reliability challenges and how Delta Lake solves them Explain the critical role of Delta transaction logs as a single source of truth Learn the Delta Lake ecosystem with technologies like Apache Flink, Kafka, and Trino Architect data lakehouses with the medallion architecture Optimize Delta Lake performance with features like deletion vectors and liquid clustering

This book is your comprehensive guide to building robust Generative AI solutions using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Databricks is the fastest-growing data platform offering unified analytics and AI capabilities within a single governance framework, enabling organizations to streamline their data processing workflows, from ingestion to visualization. Additionally, Databricks provides features to train a high-quality large language model (LLM), whether you are looking for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or fine-tuning. Databricks offers a scalable and efficient solution for processing large volumes of both structured and unstructured data, facilitating advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time processing. In today's GenAI world, Databricks plays a crucial role in empowering organizations to extract value from their data effectively, driving innovation and gaining a competitive edge in the digital age. This book will not only help you master the Data Intelligence Platform but also help power your enterprise to the next level with a bespoke LLM unique to your organization. Beginning with foundational principles, the book starts with a platform overview and explores features and best practices for ingestion, transformation, and storage with Delta Lake. Advanced topics include leveraging Databricks SQL for querying and visualizing large datasets, ensuring data governance and security with Unity Catalog, and deploying machine learning and LLMs using Databricks MLflow for GenAI. Through practical examples, insights, and best practices, this book equips solution architects and data engineers with the knowledge to design and implement scalable data solutions, making it an indispensable resource for modern enterprises. Whether you are new to Databricks and trying to learn a new platform, a seasoned practitioner building data pipelines, data science models, or GenAI applications, or even an executive who wants to communicate the value of Databricks to customers, this book is for you. With its extensive feature and best practice deep dives, it also serves as an excellent reference guide if you are preparing for Databricks certification exams. What You Will Learn Foundational principles of Lakehouse architecture Key features including Unity Catalog, Databricks SQL (DBSQL), and Delta Live Tables Databricks Intelligence Platform and key functionalities Building and deploying GenAI Applications from data ingestion to model serving Databricks pricing, platform security, DBRX, and many more topics Who This Book Is For Solution architects, data engineers, data scientists, Databricks practitioners, and anyone who wants to deploy their Gen AI solutions with the Data Intelligence Platform. This is also a handbook for senior execs who need to communicate the value of Databricks to customers. People who are new to the Databricks Platform and want comprehensive insights will find the book accessible.

In "Data Engineering with Databricks Cookbook," you'll learn how to efficiently build and manage data pipelines using Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks. This recipe-based guide offers techniques to transform, optimize, and orchestrate your data workflows. What this Book will help me do Master Apache Spark for data ingestion, transformation, and analysis. Learn to optimize data processing and improve query performance with Delta Lake. Manage streaming data processing with Spark Structured Streaming capabilities. Implement DataOps and DevOps workflows tailored for Databricks. Enforce data governance policies using Unity Catalog for scalable solutions. Author(s) Pulkit Chadha, the author of this book, is a Senior Solutions Architect at Databricks. With extensive experience in data engineering and big data applications, he brings practical insights into implementing modern data solutions. His educational writings focus on empowering data professionals with actionable knowledge. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data engineers, data scientists, and analysts who want to deepen their knowledge in managing and transforming large datasets. Readers should have an intermediate understanding of SQL, Python programming, and basic data architecture concepts. It is especially well-suited for professionals working with Databricks or similar cloud-based data platforms.

This comprehensive guide to Azure Data Factory shows you how to create robust data pipelines and workflows to handle both cloud and on-premises data solutions. Through practical recipes, you will learn to build, manage, and optimize ETL, hybrid ETL, and ELT processes. The book offers detailed explanations to help you integrate technologies like Azure Synapse, Data Lake, and Databricks into your projects. What this Book will help me do Master building and managing data pipelines using Azure Data Factory's latest versions and features. Leverage Azure Synapse and Azure Data Lake for streamlined data integration and analytics workflows. Enhance your ETL/ELT solutions with Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Delta tables. Employ debugging tools and workflows in Azure Data Factory to identify and solve data processing issues efficiently. Implement industry-grade best practices for reliable and efficient data orchestration and integration pipelines. Author(s) Dmitry Foshin, Tonya Chernyshova, Dmitry Anoshin, and Xenia Ireton collectively bring years of expertise in data engineering and cloud-based solutions. They are recognized professionals in the Azure ecosystem, dedicated to sharing their knowledge through detailed and actionable content. Their collaborative approach ensures that this book provides practical insights for technical audiences. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data engineers, ETL developers, and professional architects who work with cloud and hybrid environments. If you're looking to upskill in Azure Data Factory or expand your knowledge into related technologies like Synapse Analytics or Databricks, this is for you. Readers should have a foundational understanding of data warehousing concepts to fully benefit from the material.

Design and architect new generation cloud-based data warehouses using Azure and AWS. This book provides an in-depth understanding of how to build modern cloud-native data warehouses, as well as their history and evolution. The book starts by covering foundational data warehouse concepts, and introduces modern features such as distributed processing, big data storage, data streaming, and processing data on the cloud. You will gain an understanding of the synergy, relevance, and usage data warehousing standard practices in the modern world of distributed data processing. The authors walk you through the essential concepts of Data Mesh, Data Lake, Lakehouse, and Delta Lake. And they demonstrate the services and offerings available on Azure and AWS that deal with data orchestration, data democratization, data governance, data security, and business intelligence. After completing this book, you will be ready to design and architect enterprise-grade, cloud-based modern data warehouses using industry best practices and guidelines. What You Will Learn Understand the core concepts underlying modern data warehouses Design and build cloud-native data warehousesGain a practical approach to architecting and building data warehouses on Azure and AWS Implement modern data warehousing components such as Data Mesh, Data Lake, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse Process data through pandas and evaluate your model’s performance using metrics such as F1-score, precision, and recall Apply deep learning to supervised, semi-supervised, and unsupervised anomaly detection tasks for tabular datasets and time series applications Who This Book Is For Experienced developers, cloud architects, and technology enthusiasts looking to build cloud-based modern data warehouses using Azure and AWS

With the surge in big data and AI, organizations can rapidly create data products. However, the effectiveness of their analytics and machine learning models depends on the data's quality. Delta Lake's open source format offers a robust lakehouse framework over platforms like Amazon S3, ADLS, and GCS. This practical book shows data engineers, data scientists, and data analysts how to get Delta Lake and its features up and running. The ultimate goal of building data pipelines and applications is to gain insights from data. You'll understand how your storage solution choice determines the robustness and performance of the data pipeline, from raw data to insights. You'll learn how to: Use modern data management and data engineering techniques Understand how ACID transactions bring reliability to data lakes at scale Run streaming and batch jobs against your data lake concurrently Execute update, delete, and merge commands against your data lake Use time travel to roll back and examine previous data versions Build a streaming data quality pipeline following the medallion architecture

The exponential growth of data combined with the need to derive real-time business value is a critical issue today. An event-driven data mesh can power real-time operational and analytical workloads, all from a single set of data product streams. With practical real-world examples, this book shows you how to successfully design and build an event-driven data mesh. Building an Event-Driven Data Mesh provides: Practical tips for iteratively building your own event-driven data mesh, including hurdles you'll experience, possible solutions, and how to obtain real value as soon as possible Solutions to pitfalls you may encounter when moving your organization from monoliths to event-driven architectures A clear understanding of how events relate to systems and other events in the same stream and across streams A realistic look at event modeling options, such as fact, delta, and command type events, including how these choices will impact your data products Best practices for handling events at scale, privacy, and regulatory compliance Advice on asynchronous communication and handling eventual consistency

Perform fast interactive analytics against different data sources using the Trino high-performance distributed SQL query engine. In the second edition of this practical guide, you'll learn how to conduct analytics on data where it lives, whether it's a data lake using Hive, a modern lakehouse with Iceberg or Delta Lake, a different system like Cassandra, Kafka, or SingleStore, or a relational database like PostgreSQL or Oracle. Analysts, software engineers, and production engineers learn how to manage, use, and even develop with Trino and make it a critical part of their data platform. Authors Matt Fuller, Manfred Moser, and Martin Traverso show you how a single Trino query can combine data from multiple sources to allow for analytics across your entire organization. Explore Trino's use cases, and learn about tools that help you connect to Trino for querying and processing huge amounts of data Learn Trino's internal workings, including how to connect to and query data sources with support for SQL statements, operators, functions, and more Deploy and secure Trino at scale, monitor workloads, tune queries, and connect more applications Learn how other organizations apply Trino successfully

This book will guide you through mastering Delta, a robust and versatile protocol for data engineering and analytics. You'll discover how Delta simplifies data workflows, supports both batch and streaming data, and is optimized for analytics applications in various industries. By the end, you will know how to create high-performing, analytics-ready data pipelines. What this Book will help me do Understand Delta's unique offering for unifying batch and streaming data processing. Learn approaches to address data governance, reliability, and scalability challenges. Gain technical expertise in building data pipelines optimized for analytics and machine learning use. Master core concepts like data modeling, distributed computing, and Delta's schema evolution features. Develop and deploy production-grade data engineering solutions leveraging Delta for business intelligence. Author(s) Anindita Mahapatra is an experienced data engineer and author with years of expertise in working on Delta and data-driven solutions. Her hands-on approach to explaining complex data concepts makes this book an invaluable resource for professionals in data engineering and analytics. Who is it for? Ideal for data engineers, data analysts, and anyone involved in AI/BI workflows, this book suits learners with some basic knowledge of SQL and Python. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to upgrade your skills with Delta, this book will provide practical insights and actionable knowledge.

Design and implement a modern data lakehouse on the Azure Data Platform using Delta Lake, Apache Spark, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake. This book teaches you the intricate details of the Data Lakehouse Paradigm and how to efficiently design a cloud-based data lakehouse using highly performant and cutting-edge Apache Spark capabilities using Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake. You will learn to write efficient PySpark code for batch and streaming ELT jobs on Azure. And you will follow along with practical, scenario-based examples showing how to apply the capabilities of Delta Lake and Apache Spark to optimize performance, and secure, share, and manage a high volume, high velocity, and high variety of data in your lakehouse with ease. The patterns of success that you acquire from reading this book will help you hone your skills to build high-performing and scalable ACID-compliant lakehouses using flexible and cost-efficient decoupled storage and compute capabilities. Extensive coverage of Delta Lake ensures that you are aware of and can benefit from all that this new, open source storage layer can offer. In addition to the deep examples on Databricks in the book, there is coverage of alternative platforms such as Synapse Analytics and Snowflake so that you can make the right platform choice for your needs. After reading this book, you will be able to implement Delta Lake capabilities, including Schema Evolution, Change Feed, Live Tables, Sharing, and Clones to enable better business intelligence and advanced analytics on your data within the Azure Data Platform. What You Will Learn Implement the Data Lakehouse Paradigm on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform Benefit from the new Delta Lake open-source storage layer for data lakehouses Take advantage of schema evolution, change feeds, live tables, and more Writefunctional PySpark code for data lakehouse ELT jobs Optimize Apache Spark performance through partitioning, indexing, and other tuning options Choose between alternatives such as Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake Who This Book Is For Data, analytics, and AI professionals at all levels, including data architect and data engineer practitioners. Also for data professionals seeking patterns of success by which to remain relevant as they learn to build scalable data lakehouses for their organizations and customers who are migrating into the modern Azure Data Platform.

Unlock the full potential of Apache Spark on the Databricks platform with "Optimizing Databricks Workloads". This book equips you with must-know techniques to effectively configure, manage, and optimize big data processing pipelines. Dive into real-world scenarios and learn practical approaches to reduce costs and improve performance in your data engineering processes. What this Book will help me do Understand and apply optimization techniques for Databricks workloads. Choose the right cluster configurations to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Leverage Delta Lake for performance-boosted data processing and optimization. Develop skills for managing Spark DataFrames and core functionalities in Databricks. Gain insights into real-world scenarios to effectively improve workload performance. Author(s) Anirudh Kala and the co-authors are experienced practitioners in the fields of data engineering and analytics. With years of professional expertise in leveraging Apache Spark and Databricks, they bring real-world insight into performance optimization. Their approach blends practical instruction with actionable strategies, making this book an essential guide for data engineers aiming to excel in this domain. Who is it for? This book is tailored for data engineers, data scientists, and cloud architects looking to elevate their skills in managing Databricks workloads. Ideal for readers with basic knowledge of Spark and Databricks, it helps them get hands-on with optimization techniques. If you are aiming to enhance your Spark-based data processing systems, this book offers the guidance you need.

Data Engineering with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse is a comprehensive guide packed with practical knowledge for building robust and scalable data pipelines. Throughout this book, you will explore the core concepts and applications of Apache Spark and Delta Lake, and learn how to design and implement efficient data engineering workflows using real-world examples. What this Book will help me do Master the core concepts and components of Apache Spark and Delta Lake. Create scalable and secure data pipelines for efficient data processing. Learn best practices and patterns for building enterprise-grade data lakes. Discover how to operationalize data models into production-ready pipelines. Gain insights into deploying and monitoring data pipelines effectively. Author(s) None Kukreja is a seasoned data engineer with over a decade of experience working with big data platforms. He specializes in implementing efficient and scalable data solutions to meet the demands of modern analytics and data science. Writing with clarity and a practical approach, he aims to provide actionable insights that professionals can apply to their projects. Who is it for? This book is tailored for aspiring data engineers and data analysts who wish to delve deeper into building scalable data platforms. It is suitable for those with basic knowledge of Python, Spark, and SQL, and seeking to learn Delta Lake and advanced data engineering concepts. Readers should be eager to develop practical skills for tackling real-world data engineering challenges.

Azure Databricks is a robust analytics platform that leverages Apache Spark and seamlessly integrates with Azure services. In the Azure Databricks Cookbook, you'll find hands-on recipes to ingest data, build modern data pipelines, and perform real-time analytics while learning to optimize and secure your solutions. What this Book will help me do Design advanced data workflows integrating Azure Synapse, Cosmos DB, and streaming sources with Databricks. Gain proficiency in using Delta Tables and Spark for efficient data storage and analysis. Learn to create, deploy, and manage real-time dashboards with Databricks SQL. Master CI/CD pipelines for automating deployments of Databricks solutions. Understand security best practices for restricting access and monitoring Azure Databricks. Author(s) None Raj and None Jaiswal are experienced professionals in the field of big data and analytics. They are well-versed in implementing Azure Databricks solutions for real-world problems. Their collaborative writing approach ensures clarity and practical focus. Who is it for? This book is tailored for data engineers, scientists, and big data professionals who want to apply Azure Databricks and Apache Spark to their analytics workflows. A basic familiarity with Spark and Azure is recommended to make the best use of the recipes provided. If you're looking to scale and optimize your analytics pipelines, this book is for you.

In 'Distributed Data Systems with Azure Databricks', you will explore the capabilities of Microsoft Azure Databricks as a platform for building and managing big data pipelines. Learn how to process, transform, and analyze data at scale while developing expertise in training distributed machine learning models and integrating them into enterprise workflows. What this Book will help me do Design and implement Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines using Azure Databricks. Conduct distributed training of machine learning models using TensorFlow and Horovod. Integrate Azure Databricks with Azure Data Factory for optimized data pipeline orchestration. Utilize Delta Engine for efficient querying and analysis of data within Delta Lake. Employ Databricks Structured Streaming to manage real-time production-grade data flows. Author(s) None Palacio is an experienced data engineer and cloud computing specialist, with extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Azure platform. With years of practical application of Databricks in enterprise settings, Palacio provides clear, actionable insights through relatable examples. They bring a passion for innovative solutions to the field of big data automation. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data engineers, machine learning engineers, and software developers looking to master Azure Databricks for large-scale data processing and analysis. Readers should have basic familiarity with cloud platforms, understanding of data pipelines, and a foundational grasp of Python and machine learning concepts. It is perfect for those wanting to create scalable and manageable data workflows.

Data is bigger, arrives faster, and comes in a variety of formatsâ??and it all needs to be processed at scale for analytics or machine learning. But how can you process such varied workloads efficiently? Enter Apache Spark. Updated to include Spark 3.0, this second edition shows data engineers and data scientists why structure and unification in Spark matters. Specifically, this book explains how to perform simple and complex data analytics and employ machine learning algorithms. Through step-by-step walk-throughs, code snippets, and notebooks, youâ??ll be able to: Learn Python, SQL, Scala, or Java high-level Structured APIs Understand Spark operations and SQL Engine Inspect, tune, and debug Spark operations with Spark configurations and Spark UI Connect to data sources: JSON, Parquet, CSV, Avro, ORC, Hive, S3, or Kafka Perform analytics on batch and streaming data using Structured Streaming Build reliable data pipelines with open source Delta Lake and Spark Develop machine learning pipelines with MLlib and productionize models using MLflow