Introduction
Exam DP-300 Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
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1. Plan and Deploy Azure SQL Solutions
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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Deploy database offerings on selected platforms
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Understand automated deployment
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Apply patches and updates for hybrid and IaaS deployment
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Deploy hybrid SQL Server solutions
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Recommend an appropriate database offering to meet your needs
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Evaluate security aspects of the possible database offering
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Recommend a table partitioning solution
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Recommend a database sharding solution
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2. Configure Resources for Scale and Performance
Learning objectives
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Configure Azure SQL Database
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Configure Azure SQL Managed Instance
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Configure SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
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Configure table partitioning
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Configure data compression
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3. Plan and Implement a Migration Strategy
Learning objectives
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Evaluate requirements for the migration
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Evaluate offline or online migration strategies
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Implement an online migration strategy
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Implement an offline migration strategy
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Perform post-migration validations
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Troubleshoot a migration
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Set up SQL Data Sync for Azure
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Implement a migration to Azure
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Implement a migration between Azure SQL services
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Implement Azure SQL Managed Instance database copy and move
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4. Configure Database Authentication and Authorization
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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Configure authentication with Active Directory and Entra ID
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Create users from Microsoft Entra identities
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Configure security principals
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Configure database and object-level permissions using graphical tools
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Apply the principle of least privilege for all securables
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Troubleshoot authentication and authorization issues
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Manage authentication and authorization using T-SQL
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5. Implement Security for Data at Rest and Data in Transit
Learning objectives
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Implement transparent data encryption (TDE)
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Implement object-level encryption
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Configure server- and database-level firewall rules
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Implement Always Encrypted
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Implement Always Encrypted with VBS enclaves
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Configure secure access
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Configure Transport Layer Security (TLS)
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6. Implement Compliance Controls for Sensitive Data
Learning objectives
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Apply a data classification strategy
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Configure server and database audits
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Implement data change tracking
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Implement dynamic data masking
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Manage database resources using Microsoft Purview
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Implement database ledger in Azure SQL
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Implement row-level security
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Configure Microsoft Defender for Azure SQL
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7. Monitor Resource Activity and Performance
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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Prepare an operational performance baseline
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Determine sources for performance metrics
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Interpret performance metrics
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Configure and monitor activity and performance
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Monitor by using Azure SQL Database Watcher
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Monitor by using Extended Events
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8. Monitor and Optimize Query Performance
Learning objectives
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Configure Query Store
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Monitor by using Query Store
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Identify sessions that cause blocking
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Identify performance issues using DMVs
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Identify and implement index changes for queries
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Recommend query changes based on resource usage
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Assess the use of query hints for query performance
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Review execution plans
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Monitor by using Intelligent Insights
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9. Configure Database Solutions for Optimal Performance
Learning objectives
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Implement index maintenance tasks
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Implement statistics maintenance tasks
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Implement database integrity checks
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Configure database automatic tuning
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Configure server settings for performance
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Configure Resource Governor for performance
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Implement database-scoped configuration
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Configure compute and storage resources for scaling
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Configure intelligent query processing (IQP)
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10. Create and Manage SQL Server Agent Jobs
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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Manage schedules for regular maintenance jobs
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Configure job alerts and notifications
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Troubleshoot SQL Server Agent jobs
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11. Automate Deployment of Database Resources
Learning objectives
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Automate deployment using ARM and Bicep templates
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Automate deployment using PowerShell
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Automate deployment using Azure CLI
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Monitor and troubleshoot deployments
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12. Create and Manage Database Tasks in Azure
Learning objectives
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Create and configure elastic jobs
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Create and configure database tasks using automation
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Configure alerts and notifications on database tasks
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Troubleshoot automated database tasks
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13. Recommend an HA or DR Strategy for Database Solutions
Module introduction
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Learning objectives
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Strategy based on RPO or RTO requirements
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Evaluate HA or DR for hybrid deployments
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Evaluate Azure-specific HA or DR solutions
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Recommend a testing procedure for an HA/DR solution
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14. Plan and Perform Backup and Restore of a Database
Learning objectives
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Recommend a database backup and restore strategy
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Perform a database backup using database tools
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Perform a database restore using database tools
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Perform a database restore to a point in time
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Configure long-term backup retention
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Backup and restore a database using T-SQL
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Backup and restore to and from cloud storage
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15. Configure HA or DR for Database Solutions
Learning objectives
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Configure active geo-replication
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Configure an Always On availability group on Azure Virtual Machines
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Configure failover groups
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Configure quorum options for a Windows Server failover cluster
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Configure Always On failover cluster instances on Azure Virtual Machines
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Configure log shipping
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Monitor an HA/DR solution
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Troubleshoot an HA or DR solution
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