Overview

Microsoft DP-300 course, also known as "Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure," is a certification course that teaches students how to administer and manage relational databases on the Microsoft Azure platform. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and maintain databases in Azure, as well as prepare for the DP-300 certification exam.Candidates for this exam should have knowledge of and experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (Windows and Linux).Plan and implement data platform resources (20-25%)Implement a secure environment (15-20%)Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources (20-25%)Configure and manage automation of tasks (15-20%)Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment (20-25%)Plan and implement data platform resources (20-25%)Plan and deploy Azure SQL solutionsDeploy database offerings on selected platformsUnderstand automated deploymentApply patches and updates for hybrid and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) deploymentDeploy hybrid SQL Server solutionsRecommend an appropriate database offering based on specific requirementsEvaluate the security aspects of the possible database offeringRecommend a table partitioning solutionRecommend a database sharding solutionConfigure resources for scale and performanceConfigure Azure SQL Database for scale and performanceConfigure Azure SQL Managed Instance for scale and performanceConfigure SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines for scale and performanceConfigure table partitioningConfigure data compressionPlan and implement a migration strategyEvaluate requirements for the migrationEvaluate offline or online migration strategiesImplement an online migration strategyImplement an offline migration strategyPerform post migration validationsTroubleshoot a migrationSet up SQL Data Sync for AzureImplement a migration to AzureImplement a migration between Azure SQL servicesImplement a secure environment (15-20%)Configure database authentication and authorizationConfigure authentication by using Active Directory and Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft EntraCreate users from Azure AD identitiesConfigure security principalsConfigure database and object-level permissions using graphical toolsApply principle of least privilege for all securablesTroubleshoot authentication and authorization issuesManage authentication and authorization by using T-SQLImplement security for data at rest and data in transitImplement transparent data encryption (TDE)Implement object-level encryptionConfigure server- and database-level firewall rulesImplement Always EncryptedConfigure secure accessConfigure Transport Layer Security (TLS)Implement compliance controls for sensitive dataApply a data classification strategyConfigure server and database auditsImplement data change trackingImplement dynamic data maskingManage database resources by using Azure PurviewImplement Azure SQL Database ledgerImplement row-level securityConfigure Microsoft Defender for SQLMonitor, configure, and optimize database resources (20-25%)Monitor resource activity and performancePrepare an operational performance baselineDetermine sources for performance metricsInterpret performance metricsConfigure and monitor activity and performanceMonitor by using SQL InsightsMonitor by using Extended EventsMonitor and optimize query performanceConfigure Query StoreMonitor by using Query StoreIdentify sessions that cause blockingIdentify performance issues using dynamic management views (DMVs)Identify and implement index changes for queriesRecommend query construct modifications based on resource usageAssess the use of query hints for query performanceReview execution plansConfigure database solutions for optimal performanceImplement index maintenance tasksImplement statistics maintenance tasksImplement database integrity checksConfigure database automatic tuningConfigure server settings for performanceConfigure Resource Governor for performanceImplement database-scoped configurationConfigure compute and storage resources for scalingConfigure intelligent query processing (IQP)Configure and manage automation of tasks (15-20%)Create and manage SQL Server Agent jobsManage schedules for regular maintenance jobsConfigure job alerts and notificationsTroubleshoot SQL Server Agent jobsAutomate deployment of database resourcesAutomate deployment by using Azure Resource Manager templates (ARM templates) and BicepAutomate deployment by using PowerShellAutomate deployment by using Azure CLIMonitor and troubleshoot deploymentsCreate and manage database tasks in AzureCreate and configure elastic jobsCreate and configure database tasks by using automationAutomate database workflows by using Azure Logic AppsConfigure alerts and notifications on database tasksTroubleshoot automated database tasksPlan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment (20-25%)Recommend an HA/DR strategy for database solutionsRecommend HA/DR strategy based on Recovery Point Objective/Recovery Time Objective (RPO/RTO) requirementsEvaluate HA/DR for hybrid deploymentsEvaluate Azure-specific HA/DR solutionsRecommend a testing procedure for an HA/DR solutionPlan and perform backup and restore of a databaseRecommend a database backup and restore strategyPerform a database backup by using database toolsPerform a database restore by using database toolsPerform a database restore to a point in timeConfigure long-term backup retentionBackup and restore a database by using T-SQLBackup and restore to and from cloud storageConfigure HA/DR for database solutionsConfigure active geo-replicationConfigure an Always On availability groupConfigure auto-failover groupsConfigure quorum options for a Windows Server Failover ClusterConfigure Always On Failover Cluster Instances on Azure virtual machinesConfigure log shippingMonitor an HA/DR solutionTroubleshoot an HA/DR solutionThe Microsoft DP-300 exam, "Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure," typically takes around 120 minutes to complete. The exact duration of the exam can vary and may be subject to change as Microsoft updates its certification exams.The exam is designed to test a candidate's knowledge and skills in administering and managing relational databases on the Microsoft Azure platform. It covers topics such as creating and configuring Azure SQL databases, managing and monitoring Azure SQL databases, and troubleshooting and optimizing performance of Azure SQL databases.The passing score for the Microsoft DP-300 exam, "Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure," is not publicly disclosed by Microsoft. The company uses a scaled scoring method, which means that the passing score is determined based on the level of difficulty of the exam and the performance of the candidates who take the exam.Microsoft uses a unique algorithm that takes into account the difficulty of the exam, the performance of all test-takers, and other statistical data to determine the passing score. The passing score is set to ensure that only individuals who have demonstrated a certain level of proficiency in the exam material are able to pass the exam.

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