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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 associated 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 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, and threat detection
  • Securing data access and enforcing role-based access control

Automation and Maintenance

  • Automating routine tasks utilizing 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 relevant certification options (e.g., DP-300)
  • Identifying resources for continuous professional development

Requirements

  • Practical experience with relational database concepts and SQL
  • Working knowledge of database administration fundamentals
  • Foundational understanding of cloud computing principles and Azure

Target Audience

  • Database administrators responsible for cloud-hosted relational databases
  • IT professionals migrating on-premise database infrastructure to Azure
  • Cloud engineers and architects supporting database operational workflows
 28 Hours

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