Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases.
In addition to their professional experience, students who take this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:
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
Lab : Using the Azure Portal and SQL Server Management Studio
- Provision a SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine
- Connect to SQL Server and Restore a Backup
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
Lab : Deploying Azure SQL Database
- Deploy a VM using an ARM template
- Configure resources needed prior to creating a database
- Deploy an Azure SQL Database
- Register the Azure SQL Database instance in Azure Data Studio and validate connectivity
- Deploy PostgreSQL or MySQL using a client tool to validate connectivity
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
Lab : Implement a Secure Environment
- Configure a server-based firewall rule using the Azure Portal
- Authorize Access to Azure SQL Database with Azure Active Directory
- Enable Advanced Data Security and Data Classification
- Manage access to database objects
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
Lab : Monitor and Optimize Resources
- Isolate CPU Problems
- Use Query Store observe blocking problems
- Detect and correct fragmentation issues
Module 5: Optimize Query Performance
Lessons
- Understanding SQL Server Query Plans
- Explore Performance-based Database Design
- Evaluate Performance Improvements
Lab : Query Performance Troubleshooting
- Identify issues with database design AdventureWorks2017
- Isolate problem areas in poorly performing queries in AdventureWorks2017
- Use Query Store to detect and handle regression in AdventureWorks2017
- Use query hints to impact performance in AdventureWorks2017
Module 6: Automation of Tasks
Lessons
- Setting up Automatic Deployment
- Defining Scheduled Tasks
- Configuring Extended Events
- Managing Azure PaaS resources Using Automated Methods
Lab : Automating Tasks
- Deploy an Azure template from a Quickstart template on GitHub
- Configure notifications based on performance metrics
- Deploy an Azure Automation Runbook (or elastic job) to rebuild indexes on an Azure SQL Database
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
Lab : Plan and Implement a High Availability and Disaster Recovery Environment
- Create an Always On Availability Group
- Enable Geo-Replication for Azure SQL Database
- Backup to URL and Restore from URL