Data Days Study Group - DP 800 Certification - Session 1

Prepare for the new Microsoft DP-800 certification in this community-driven Data Days Study Group series focused on modern SQL development, cloud-native architectures, and AI-ready data solutions using Microsoft technologies. This 3-session series is designed for developers, data engineers, architects, and database professionals looking to strengthen their skills in designing intelligent SQL solutions for modern applications and AI workloads.

In Session 1 – Design and Develop SQL Solutions, we will focus on the core foundations of building scalable, resilient, and modern SQL-based applications using Microsoft data platforms. Participants will explore SQL development patterns, schema design, data modeling approaches, transactional and analytical workloads, API integration concepts, JSON support, and modern developer experiences using tools such as Azure SQL Database, SQL projects, Git integration, and developer tooling. The session will also discuss designing AI-ready databases and how modern SQL platforms integrate with cloud-native and intelligent application architectures.

This session is part of a 3-session certification preparation journey:

• Session 1 – Design and Develop SQL Solutions

Learn how to architect and develop modern SQL solutions for operational, analytical, and AI-powered applications.

• Session 2 – Secure, Optimize, and Ship SQL Solutions with Confidence

Explore security, performance tuning, monitoring, DevOps, CI/CD, governance, high availability, and operational excellence for enterprise SQL environments.

• Session 3 – Bring AI to SQL with Embeddings, Search and RAG

Discover how to integrate AI capabilities into SQL solutions using vector embeddings, semantic search, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), AI integrations, and intelligent application patterns.

Whether you are preparing for the DP-800 certification, modernizing existing database applications, or learning how SQL platforms are evolving for the AI era, this study group will provide practical guidance, real-world architecture discussions, and exam-focused insights to help you succeed.