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Course Outline
Introduction to Azure Database Services
- Overview of the Azure SQL family: SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL Server on VM.
- Understanding service tiers and pricing models.
- Common 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 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 reviewing query 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 security.
Automation and Maintenance
- Automating routine tasks using Azure Automation and Runbooks.
- Scheduling jobs with the Elastic Jobs Agent.
- Handling database updates, patching, and understanding SLA implications.
Summary and Next Steps
- Reviewing key takeaways and best practices.
- Exploring certification pathways (e.g., DP-300).
- Accessing resources for ongoing learning.
Requirements
- Experience with relational database concepts and SQL.
- Familiarity with fundamental database administration tasks.
- Basic understanding of cloud computing principles 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
