Microsoft Purview Course Overview

The Microsoft Purview course provides comprehensive training for IT professionals, data governance teams, and developers on how to manage and govern data across their organizations effectively. It starts with understanding the necessity of a Metadata catalog in Module 1, where learners explore the integral features of Microsoft Purview and how it compares to Azure Data Catalog.

In Module 2, participants learn the practical steps of setting up a Purview account, using both the portal and ARM templates, and are introduced to account versions and pricing structures. The course includes a lab for hands-on experience in provisioning a Purview account.

As the course progresses, learners delve into the Microsoft Purview Governance Portal in Module 3, discovering how to organize data, build glossaries, and utilize Purview Insights for enhanced data visibility. Module 4 focuses on the technical aspects of scanning data, including setting up and scheduling scans, with a lab session to reinforce learning.

Module 5 emphasizes the importance of Information protection, integrating Microsoft Information protection to ensure data sensitivity is managed correctly. Finally, Module 6 gears towards developers, comparing Purview with Apache Atlas and providing practical exercises on interacting with the Purview platform via REST API.

This course aims to empower learners with the skills necessary to implement and manage data governance using Microsoft Purview, ensuring compliance and optimizing data utilization within their organizations.