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DP-300 Azure Relational DBA

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Build the skills required to design, administer, secure, scale, and migrate relational databases in Microsoft Azure with this comprehensive course aligned to the Microsoft DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Azure certification. Through practical demonstrations and scenario-based learning, you will explore Azure SQL deployment models, provision database environments, configure connectivity, and apply best practices for database administration. As you progress, you will evaluate database solutions based on business, performance, security, availability, and scalability requirements. You will learn how to plan resilient database architectures, implement vertical and horizontal scaling strategies, and optimize distributed environments using replicas, sharding, and SQL Data Sync. The course also guides you through planning and executing database migrations using Azure assessment tools while minimizing downtime and maintaining data integrity. Designed for database professionals and learners preparing for the DP-300 certification, this course combines foundational concepts with advanced administration and migration strategies. By the end of the course, you will be able to configure Azure SQL environments, evaluate deployment options, optimize database performance and availability, and develop effective migration strategies for relational databases in Microsoft Azure.

Syllabus

Getting Started with Azure and SQL Databases

This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts and tools required for administering relational databases in Microsoft Azure. It covers the certification structure, account setup, core database service options, environment provisioning through Azure Portal and Marketplace, network access configuration, and deployment of sample databases. By completing this module, learners will gain practical experience in preparing their environment and understanding the platform offerings relevant to Azure Database Administration.

Planning and Requirements Analysis

This module equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and design relational database solutions in Microsoft Azure based on workload demands, functional capabilities, performance needs, security considerations, and availability requirements. Through guided demonstrations and practical scenarios, learners will assess service models, plan scaling strategies, and prepare database environments to meet enterprise-grade architectural and compliance standards.

Advanced Capabilities and Migration Strategy

This module provides learners with hands-on insights into advanced techniques for improving Azure SQL performance and availability using replicas, sharding, and SQL Data Sync. It also introduces the planning, assessment, and execution of database migrations and upgrades from on-premises or cloud environments into Azure. Learners will explore best practices for ensuring high integrity and low downtime during migration, as well as validate compatibility and optimize post-migration success.