Building AI-Native applications on Azure with HorizonDB
Cloud and AI Platform
Modernize with confidence (Core)
Intermediate
Azure DatabasesAzure Databases
Azure LinuxAzure Linux
Azure HorizonDBAzure HorizonDB

Building AI-Native applications on Azure with HorizonDBIn Build

This course explores Azure HorizonDB, Microsoft’s cloud-native, AI-ready PostgreSQL platform, and teaches developers and database professionals how to build, operate, secure, and scale intelligent applications. Learn to optimize performance, implement high availability and disaster recovery, develop AI-powered solutions using vector search, knowledge graphs, and agents, and integrate applications using Python, Java, REST APIs, and modern development tools through hands-on industry scenarios.

12 hours(Suggested: 3 days, 4h/day)TechnicalProject ReadyHands-on Labs

MS Course ID: 02026

Last Updated: Sep 15, 2026

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Target Audience

Database developers

Pre-requisites

Knowledge of PostgreSQL basics, Azure Linux and Azure AI basics

Related Certifications

AI-103
DP-800

Course Syllabus

1

Azure HorizonDB platform, performance & business continuity

Module 1: Azure HorizonDB Foundations

Understand HorizonDB architecture, connectivity, and platform capabilities.

Module 2: Performance Optimization & Scalability

Optimize database performance through scaling, tuning, and workload management.

Module 3: High Availability & Business Continuity

Implement resilient architectures with replicas, backups, failover, and recovery.

60 mins
Lecture
2

Hands-on labs

Manufacturing

Deploy a high-availability factory MES with real-time production monitoring on Azure HorizonDB

Healthcare

Build a resilient, HIPAA-compliant clinical data platform for hospital operations on Azure HorizonDB

Energy

Build a Scalable Smart Grid Telemetry Platform on Azure HorizonDB

180 mins
Lab
3

Building intelligent AI applications & agent systems with HorizonDB

Module 4: AI Development Foundations

Prepare, enrich, and manage data for AI-powered applications and agents.

Module 5: Semantic Search & Intelligent Retrieval

Build vector, hybrid, and semantic search experiences for enterprise workloads.

Module 6: Knowledge Graphs & AI Agents

Develop Graph-RAG solutions and AI agents using HorizonDB.

60 mins
Lecture
4

Hands-on labs

Financial Services

Build an AI-Native fraud detection and risk scoring system for Banking on Azure HorizonDB

Digital Media

Build Semantic Search and Knowledge Graph Solutions for a Digital Media Platform on Azure HorizonDB

Public Sector

Build an AI-Ready Government Knowledge Platform using Azure HorizonDB

180 mins
Lab
5

Security, integration & operational excellence with HorizonDB

Module 7: Security & Secure Connectivity

Protect databases using identity, authentication, encryption,

Module 8: Extensions, APIs & Developer Integration

Extend HorizonDB and integrate applications using modern development tools and APIs.

Module 9: Monitoring & Operational Excellence

Monitor, maintain, and operate production-ready HorizonDB environments.

60 mins
Lecture
6

Hands-on labs

Government

Secure and Govern a Compliance-Ready Public Sector Data Platform on Azure HorizonDB

Retail

Monitor and Optimize High-Traffic Retail Workloads on Azure HorizonDB

Education

Automate Student Platform Operations using Azure HorizonDB REST APIs

180 mins
Lab

What You'll Learn

Understand core concepts and best practices
Hands-on experience with real-world scenarios
Learn from certified Microsoft experts
Prepare for relevant certifications
Access to lab environments
Post-training support and resources

Course Details

Duration
12 hours
Level
Intermediate
Role
Technical
Readiness Stage
Project Ready
Audience Segment
Enterprise
FY27 Key Workload (Core)
Apps + Infra + Data + Sovereign Cloud + Defender
Course Stage
In Build
Available on
Oct 31, 2026
Hands-on Labs
Yes
Labs Platform
Skillable

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