Database Administration

Azure SQL DBA Training

Deploy, manage and scale SQL Server databases in the Microsoft Azure cloud.

Overview

Azure SQL DBA

Azure SQL is the family of SQL Server database services in Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance and SQL Server on Azure VMs. It offers the capabilities of SQL Server with cloud scalability, built-in high availability and simplified management.

Organizations use Azure SQL for everything from small projects to enterprise systems, making cloud database skills some of the most in-demand in IT.

About the course

This course offers practical training on deploying, securing, migrating and optimizing SQL Server workloads in Azure. You’ll work through real migration and high availability scenarios in a live Azure environment.

Course at a glance

  • Track: Database Administration
  • Level: No experience needed
  • Format: Live instructor-led, online or on-site
  • Includes: Hands-on labs and real-world projects
  • Prepares for: Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

Curriculum

What you’ll learn

01

Azure SQL deployment options

02

Provisioning and configuration

03

Migrating on-premises databases to Azure

04

Security, Microsoft Entra ID authentication and encryption

05

Monitoring and performance optimization

06

High availability, geo-replication and backups

07

Automation with Azure tools

What you need

  • No prior IT experience required
  • We teach everything from scratch, starting with the basics of Linux, SQL and networking
  • A computer with a reliable internet connection
  • Commitment to practice between sessions

Who should take this course?

  • Individuals starting a career in database administration or data management
  • Developers who work with SQL Server databases
  • Data analysts who use SQL Server for analysis and querying
  • IT professionals responsible for maintaining SQL Server
  • BI professionals using SQL Server for data warehousing and reporting

Skills you’ll gain

  • Deploying Azure SQL services
  • Cloud database migration
  • Azure security and identity
  • Performance monitoring
  • Geo-replication and disaster recovery
  • Cost-aware cloud database design

Benefits

  • Enhanced career prospects and earning potential
  • Hands-on experience with real-world scenarios
  • Preparation for industry-recognized certifications
  • Improved job performance from day one
  • A competitive advantage in the job market
  • Ongoing support from experienced instructors

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