Course Description
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills
to administer a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and
hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational
database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop
applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases.
Prerequisites
Required
- Working
with, maintaining, and developing with SQL Server
- Experience
with Azure, such as deploying and managing resources
Recommended
Curriculum for this course
21 Lessons
Module 1 : Introduction to Azure database administration
2 Lessons
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Prepare to maintain SQL databases on Azure
.
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Explore performance-based design
.
Module 2 : Plan and implement data platform resources
5 Lessons
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Deploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQL
.
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Deploy PaaS solutions with Azure SQL
.
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Evaluate strategies for migrating to Azure SQL
.
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Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database
.
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Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance
.
Module 3 : Implement a secure environment for a database service
3 Lessons
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Configure database authentication and authorization
.
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Protect data in-transit and at rest
.
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Implement compliance controls for sensitive data
.
Module 4 : Monitor and optimize operational resources in Azure SQL
3 Lessons
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Describe performance monitoring
.
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Configure SQL Server resources for optimal performance
.
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Configure databases for optimal performance
.
Module 5 : Optimize query performance in Azure SQL
2 Lessons
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Explore query performance optimization
.
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Evaluate performance improvements
.
Module 6 : Automate database tasks for Azure SQL
3 Lessons
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Automate deployment of database resources
.
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Create and manage SQL Agent jobs
.
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Manage Azure PaaS tasks using automation
.
Module 7 : Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment
3 Lessons
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Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies
.
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Explore IaaS and PaaS solutions for high availability and disaster recovery
.
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Back up and restore databases
.