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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
- Key use cases for cloud-hosted relational databases
Provisioning and Configuration
- Creating Azure SQL resources via the portal and templates
- Configuring elastic pools and managed instances
- Managing firewall rules and connectivity options
Backup, Restore, and High Availability
- Understanding built-in backup and restore features
- Enabling geo-replication and failover groups
- Implementing high availability and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
Monitoring and Performance Tuning
- Using Query Performance Insight and Extended Events
- Optimizing indexes and reviewing query plans
- Analyzing telemetry, alerts, and resource consumption
Security and Compliance
- Implementing authentication mechanisms (SQL and Azure AD)
- Managing encryption, auditing, and threat detection
- Securing data access and enforcing role-based security
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 best practices
- Exploring certification options (e.g., DP-300)
- Accessing resources for ongoing learning
Requirements
- Experience with relational database concepts and SQL
- Familiarity with database administration fundamentals
- Basic understanding of cloud computing and Azure
Target Audience
- Database administrators responsible for cloud-hosted relational databases
- IT professionals migrating on-premise databases to Azure
- Cloud engineers and architects supporting database operations
28 Hours
