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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
- Comprehending service tiers and associated pricing models
- Practical 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
- Administering firewall rules and network connectivity
Backup, Restore, and High Availability
- Exploring built-in backup and restore capabilities
- Enabling geo-replication and configuring 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 (SQL and Azure AD)
- Managing encryption, auditing logs, and threat detection
- Safeguarding data access and enforcing role-based security
Automation and Maintenance
- Automating routine tasks using Azure Automation and Runbooks
- Scheduling tasks with the Elastic Jobs Agent
- Handling database updates, patching, and SLA considerations
Summary and Next Steps
- Recapping key takeaways and best practices
- Exploring certification pathways (e.g., DP-300)
- Resources for continuous professional learning
Requirements
- Practical experience with relational database concepts and SQL
- Knowledge of fundamental database administration practices
- A foundational understanding of cloud computing and Azure
Intended Audience
- Database administrators overseeing cloud-hosted relational databases
- IT professionals migrating on-premise databases to Azure
- Cloud engineers and architects supporting database operations
28 Hours
