DP-300 Azure Relational DBA

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DP-300 Azure Relational DBA

This course is part of Microsoft Azure: Cloud Solutions Mastery Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

22 reviews

Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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11 assignments

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There are 3 modules in this course

This comprehensive course equips learners with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to design, administer, secure, scale, and migrate relational database solutions in Microsoft Azure. Aligned with the Microsoft DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Azure certification, this course prepares database professionals to manage cloud-native and hybrid data platform environments.

Through hands-on demonstrations and scenario-based lessons, learners will: Identify core Azure database services and deployment models Evaluate business, functional, and scaling requirements Configure relational database environments using best practices Implement high availability, security, and performance tuning Apply advanced concepts like replicas, sharding, and synchronization Develop and execute robust migration and upgrade strategies using Azure-native tools By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently manage relational databases in Azure and demonstrate competency in planning, optimizing, and transitioning database systems in enterprise cloud environments.

This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts and tools required for administering relational databases in Microsoft Azure. It covers the certification structure, account setup, core database service options, environment provisioning through Azure Portal and Marketplace, network access configuration, and deployment of sample databases. By completing this module, learners will gain practical experience in preparing their environment and understanding the platform offerings relevant to Azure Database Administration.

What's included

11 videos4 assignments

11 videos Total 59 minutes

Introduction to Course 6 minutes
Exam Requirements 5 minutes
Azure Free Account 4 minutes
Azure Relational Databases Covered in Exam 5 minutes
SQL Database Options Overview 8 minutes
Creating Azure VM and Installing SQL Server 10 minutes
Connect Database Through Port 1433 5 minutes
Deploying SQL Server from the Azure Marketplace 5 minutes
Maintenance Window 2 minutes
Install Azure SQL Database 8 minutes
Using Sample Database 2 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Introduction and Course Overview 10 minutes
Azure SQL Environment Setup 10 minutes
Provisioning and Sample Database Setup 10 minutes
Graded - Getting Started with Azure and SQL Databases 30 minutes

This module equips learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and design relational database solutions in Microsoft Azure based on workload demands, functional capabilities, performance needs, security considerations, and availability requirements. Through guided demonstrations and practical scenarios, learners will assess service models, plan scaling strategies, and prepare database environments to meet enterprise-grade architectural and compliance standards.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 55 minutes

How to Choose an Azure Relational Database 11 minutes
Evaluate Functional Requirements 7 minutes
Evaluate Scaling Requirements 4 minutes
Availability and Backup Requirements 10 minutes
Security Requirements 7 minutes
Scaling Azure SQL Database 2 minutes
Using Elastic Pool Database to Scale 6 minutes
Scaling SQL VM 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Choosing and Evaluating Database Solutions 10 minutes
High Availability and Security Planning 10 minutes
Scaling Options 10 minutes
Graded - Planning and Requirements Analysis 30 minutes

This module provides learners with hands-on insights into advanced techniques for improving Azure SQL performance and availability using replicas, sharding, and SQL Data Sync. It also introduces the planning, assessment, and execution of database migrations and upgrades from on-premises or cloud environments into Azure. Learners will explore best practices for ensuring high integrity and low downtime during migration, as well as validate compatibility and optimize post-migration success.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments

6 videos Total 47 minutes

Using SQL DB Replicas and Sharding 6 minutes
SQL Data Sync 9 minutes
Prepare a Migration Strategy 8 minutes
Prepare an Upgrade Strategy 3 minutes
Run a Migration Assessment 12 minutes
Perform a Database Migration 8 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Advanced Database Architecture 10 minutes
Migration Planning and Execution 10 minutes
Graded - Advanced Capabilities and Migration Strategy 30 minutes

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Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Great certification for Azure SQL DBA skills and knowledge.Great certification for Azure SQL DBA skills and knowledge.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Clear, practical training that improved my database management skills on Azure.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Great for mastering Azure SQL and DBA skills; clear, concise, practical.

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