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Duration 28 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Azure Database Services
- Overview of the Azure SQL family: SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on VM
- Understanding service tiers and pricing models
- Identifying use cases for cloud-hosted relational databases
Provisioning and Configuration
- Creating Azure SQL resources using the portal and deployment templates
- Configuring elastic pools and managed instances
- Managing firewall rules and network connectivity
Backup, Restore, and High Availability
- Understanding built-in backup and restore capabilities
- Enabling geo-replication and establishing failover groups
- Implementing high availability and disaster recovery strategies
Monitoring and Performance Tuning
- Leveraging Query Performance Insight and Extended Events
- Optimizing indexes and analyzing query execution plans
- Analyzing telemetry, alerts, and resource consumption
Security and Compliance
- Implementing authentication methods, including SQL and Azure AD
- Managing encryption, auditing, and threat detection
- Securing data access and enforcing role-based security models
Automation and Maintenance
- Automating routine tasks using Azure Automation and Runbooks
- Scheduling jobs with the Elastic Jobs Agent
- Handling database updates, patching, and SLA considerations
Summary and Next Steps
- Reviewing key takeaways and industry best practices
- Exploring certification options (e.g., DP-300)
- Accessing resources for continued professional development
Requirements
- Practical experience with relational database concepts and SQL
- Familiarity with the fundamentals of database administration
- A basic understanding of cloud computing principles and the Azure platform
Target Audience
- Database administrators responsible for cloud-hosted relational databases
- IT professionals transitioning on-premise database operations to Azure
- Cloud engineers and architects supporting database operations
