Tricia Palanca
DP-300 | Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure

Audience Profile
The audience for this course is data professionals managing data and databases who want to learn about administering the data platform technologies that are available on Microsoft Azure.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking this course. Technical IT experience is not required however some general IT knowledge or experience would be beneficial.
Course Outline
Module 1: The Role of the Azure Database Administrator
Lessons
• Azure Data Platform Roles
• Azure Database Platforms and Options
• SQL Server Compatibility Levels
• Azure Preview Features
Module 2: Plan and Implement Data Platform Resources
Lessons
• Deploying SQL Server using IaaS
• Deploying SQL Server using PaaS
• Deploying Open Source Database Solutions on Azure
Module 3: Implement a Secure Environment
Lessons
• Configure Database Authentication
• Configure Database Authorization
• Implement Security for Data at Rest
• Implement Security for Data in Transit
• Implement Compliance Controls for Sensitive Data
Module 4: Monitor and Optimize Operational Resources
Lessons
• Baselines and Performance Monitoring
• Major Causes of Performance Issues
• Configuring Resources for Optimal Performance
• User Database Configuration
• Performance-related Maintenance Tasks
Module 5: Optimize Query Performance
Lessons
• Understanding SQL Server Query Plans
• Explore Performance-based Database Design
• Evaluate Performance Improvements
Module 6: Automation of Tasks
Lessons
• Setting up Automatic Deployment
• Defining Scheduled Tasks
• Configuring Extended Events
• Managing Azure PaaS resources Using Automated Methods
Module 7: Plan and Implement a High Availability and Disaster Recovery Environment
Lessons
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery Strategies
• IaaS Platform and Database Tools for HADR
• PaaS Platform and Database Tools for HADR
• Database Backup and Recovery
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