Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions

Administering Microsoft Azure SQL is an important skill for database administrators, cloud architects, and developers. With the increasing demand for cloud-based data storage, scalability, cost savings, security and compliance, as well as integration with other Azure services, learning how to manage and optimize Azure SQL databases can provide IT professionals a competitive edge in the job market and help their organizations achieve their business goals. The course provides a comprehensive overview on administering Azure SQL, covering the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques required to manage and troubleshoot Azure SQL effectively.

By the end of this on-demand course, learners will better understand:

• Features and benefits of Azure SQL Solutions
• The architecture of Azure SQL Database and the different service tiers available
• Deployment options for Azure SQL Solutions

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Deploy and manage Azure SQL databases using the Azure portal and other command-line tools
• Configure security measures for Azure SQL Solutions, including implementing database and server-level security, using firewalls and virtual networks, and monitoring and detecting threats using Azure SQL Database auditing and threat detection
• Troubleshoot common Azure SQL issues
• Optimize Azure SQL Solutions performance and scalability, and scale to meet changing business needs

What you’ll learn and how you can apply it

• By the end of the course, learners will be able to effectively administer and optimize Azure SQL Solutions.

Module Learning Objectives

• Module 1: By the end of this module, learners will be able to understand the key features and benefits of Azure SQL, gain an understanding of the architecture and the different service tiers available, and identify the various deployment options for Azure SQL.
• Module 2: By the end of this module, learners will be able to deploy and manage Azure SQL databases using the Azure portal and other command-line tools, including PowerShell, and perform database backups and restores to ensure data protection and business continuity.
• Module 3: By the end of this module, learners will be able to configure security measures for Azure SQL and implement database and server-level security, use firewalls and virtual networks to secure Azure SQL databases, and understand how to monitor and detect threats using Azure SQL Database auditing and threat detection.
• Module 4: By the end of this module, learners will be able to identify and diagnose common Azure SQL issues, troubleshoot connectivity and performance problems, optimize performance and scalability, and scale Azure SQL to meet changing business needs.
• Module 5: By the end of this module, learners will be able to utilize different tools and services available in Azure SQL, including Azure Data Studio, Azure SQL Database Migration Service, Azure SQL Analytics, and Managed Instance.

This course is for you because…

• You're a database administrator who wants to expand your skill-set and learn how to administer Azure SQL.
• You're a cloud architect who wants to design and manage cloud-based database solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
• You're a developer who wants to understand how to work with cloud-based databases and optimize application performance.

Prerequisites:

• Intermediate-level experience with SQL Server or other database management system
• Familiarity with database concepts such as indexes, queries, and stored procedures
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts