Understanding Relational Databases
In the world of data management, a relational database plays a pivotal role. This course, DP-300 Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure, is your gateway to mastering the art of managing these databases, whether in the cloud, on-premises, or in hybrid environments. But what exactly is a relational database, and why is it crucial?
The Foundation of Data Relationships
A relational database is like the backbone of structured data storage. Imagine it as a well-organized library, where each book represents a table, and every page within those books holds specific data. The magic happens when you need to connect information from different books, just as you would in real-life scenarios. This course equips you with the skills to be the librarian of this data haven, allowing you to seamlessly manage, optimize, and secure these valuable connections.
Career Advancement Through Data Mastery
For data professionals and aspiring database administrators, understanding relational databases is the key to unlocking a world of career opportunities. With the knowledge gained in this course, you’ll become proficient in administering data platforms on Microsoft Azure, a skill highly sought after in today’s digital landscape. Whether you’re managing databases for a corporation, developing applications, or architecting data solutions, this course empowers you to harness the full potential of relational databases, providing a competitive edge in the fast-evolving tech industry. So, dive in and discover how to take your career to new heights through the world of relational databases.
Enroll in the DP-300 Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure course and embark on a journey to become the master of data relationships, shaping the digital future one connection at a time.
Course Details
Course Code: DP-300; Duration: 4 Days; Instructor-led
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create 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.
Audience
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. This course is also valuable for data architects and application developers who need to understand what technologies are available for the data platform with Azure and how to work with those technologies through applications.
Prerequisites
no pre-requisites
Methodology
This program will be conducted with interactive lectures, PowerPoint presentations, discussions and practical exercises
Course Objectives
no course objectives
Outlines
Module 1: Plan and implement data platform resources
Deploy data platform resources in Azure SQL. Explore options for deployment and migration. Calculate resource requirements and create templates.
Lessons
- Prepare to maintain SQL Server-based databases on Azure
- Deploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQL
- Deploy PaaS solutions with Azure SQL
- Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database
- Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance
Module 2: Implement a secure environment for a database service
Implement SQL Server-based options for authentication and authorization, as well as Azure options for securing Azure SQL databases. Explore encryption, firewalls and advanced threat protection.
Lessons
- Configure database authentication and authorization
- Protect data in-transit and at rest
- Implement compliance controls for sensitive data
Module 3: Monitor and optimize operational resources in Azure SQL
Configure hardware and server resources for optimum performance after establishing a baseline. Identify sources of performance problems. Troubleshoot using Azure SQL Intelligent Insights.
Lessons
- Describe performance monitoring
- Configure SQL Server resources for optimal performance
- Configure databases for optimal performance
Module 4: Optimize query performance in Azure SQL
Analyze individual query performance and determine where improvements can be made. Explore performance-related Dynamic Management Objects. Investigate how indexes and database design affect queries.
Lessons
- Explore query performance optimization
- Explore performance-based database design
- Evaluate performance improvements
Module 5: Automate database tasks for Azure SQL
Scripting repetitive tasks in Azure SQL for regular maintenance jobs and multi-instance administration. Automation of error and resource alerts. Configuration of notifications for failures.
Lessons
- Automate database deployment
- Create and manage SQL Agent jobs
- Manage Azure PaaS tasks using automation
Module 6: Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment
Data must be available when needed. Configure, test and manage a solution for high availability and disaster recovery using Azure tools and SQL Server tools.
Lessons
- Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies
- Explore IaaS and PaaS solutions for high availability and disaster recovery
- Back up and restore databases
