Build a focused study plan for the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) exam with independent digital preparation resources from CertCraft Institute. This page brings the available DP-900 study formats together in one place so you can choose the depth and style of practice that fits your preparation.
DP-900 exam at a glance
Microsoft positions DP-900 as a foundational exam for candidates beginning to work with data in the cloud. The current Microsoft Learn study guide lists four skills areas measured as of July 21, 2026:
- Describe core data concepts — 25–30%
- Identify considerations for relational data on Azure — 20–25%
- Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure — 15–20%
- Describe an analytics workload on Azure — 25–30%
The current objectives span structured, semi-structured and unstructured data; transactional and analytical workloads; relational concepts and SQL; Azure SQL services; Azure Storage and Azure Cosmos DB; large-scale and real-time analytics; Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric; and data visualization with Power BI.
View the official Microsoft Learn DP-900 study guide for the latest exam objectives and changes.
Choose your DP-900 study format
Complete Study Bundle
Best for: learners who want the full CertCraft DP-900 study set in one purchase. The bundle combines the complementary formats below so you can move from review to recall and exam-style practice.
View the DP-900 Complete Study Bundle
Practice Tests & Exam Prep
Best for: testing knowledge, identifying weak areas and practicing with questions plus answer explanations.
View DP-900 Practice Tests & Exam Prep
Exam Simulator
Best for: interactive browser-based practice and building confidence with a more exam-focused study experience.
View the DP-900 Exam Simulator
Rapid Review
Best for: a focused first pass through important concepts or a structured refresher before deeper practice.
Quick Reference
Best for: compact revision, fast recall and keeping important DP-900 concepts close at hand during study sessions.
View the DP-900 Quick Reference
A practical DP-900 study path
- Build the foundation. Start with the Rapid Review to organize the major concepts and Azure data-service families.
- Strengthen recall. Use the Quick Reference for repeated short review sessions and terminology reinforcement.
- Test your understanding. Work through the Practice Tests and use the explanations to identify topics that need more study.
- Practice interactively. Use the Exam Simulator as you move closer to exam day and want a more concentrated practice experience.
- Use the Complete Study Bundle if you want all four formats available throughout the same preparation cycle.
What to focus on for DP-900
Core data concepts
Be comfortable distinguishing structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, choosing appropriate data stores, recognizing common file formats and comparing transactional with analytical workloads. Understand the broad responsibilities of database administrators, data engineers and data analysts.
Relational data on Azure
Review relational-data characteristics, normalization, common SQL statements and database objects. Know the purpose of the Azure SQL family and how Azure supports open-source relational database systems.
Non-relational data on Azure
Understand the roles of Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files and Azure Table Storage, along with common Azure Cosmos DB use cases and its API options.
Analytics workloads
Study data ingestion and processing, analytical data stores, large-scale analytics services, batch versus streaming data and real-time analytics. The current Microsoft study guide also includes Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI capabilities, data models and visualization choices.
Frequently asked questions
What is DP-900?
DP-900 is Microsoft’s Azure Data Fundamentals exam. It focuses on foundational data concepts and how those concepts relate to Microsoft Azure data services.
Which CertCraft DP-900 format should I choose?
Choose Practice Tests if you primarily want question-based practice, the Exam Simulator for interactive exam-focused practice, Rapid Review for concentrated study notes, and Quick Reference for compact revision. Choose the Complete Study Bundle if you want the complementary formats together.
Are these physical books?
No. The CertCraft resources linked on this page are digital study products. There is no physical shipping.
Can I combine the different study formats?
Yes. They are designed for different stages of preparation, so using review material together with question-based and interactive practice can provide a broader study workflow.
Are CertCraft DP-900 resources official Microsoft materials?
No. CertCraft Institute is an independent exam-preparation publisher. These resources are not official Microsoft training materials and are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Microsoft. Microsoft, Azure and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Study note: Certification objectives can change. Use the official Microsoft Learn study guide linked above as the source of truth for the current DP-900 skills measured.