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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 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
- Utilizing Query Performance Insight and Extended Events.
- Optimizing indexes and analyzing query 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 policies.
Automation and Maintenance
- Automating routine tasks using Azure Automation and Runbooks.
- Scheduling jobs with the Elastic Jobs Agent.
- Managing database updates, patching, and SLA considerations.
Summary and Next Steps
- Reviewing key takeaways and industry best practices.
- Exploring certification options, such as DP-300.
- Accessing resources for continued professional learning.
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 managing cloud-hosted relational databases.
- IT professionals in the process of migrating on-premise databases to Azure.
- Cloud engineers and architects supporting database operations.
