1. Plan and implement data platform resources
Deploy data platform resources in Azure SQL. Explore options for deployment and migration. Calculate resource requirements and create templates.
2. Implement a secure environment for a database service
Implement SQL Server-based options for authentication and authorization, as well as Azure options for securing Azure SQL databases. Explore encryption, firewalls and advanced threat protection.
3. Monitor and optimize operational resources in Azure SQL
Configure hardware and server resources for optimum performance after establishing a baseline. Identify sources of performance problems. Troubleshoot using Azure SQL Intelligent Insights.
4. Optimize query performance in Azure SQL
Analyze individual query performance and determine where improvements can be made. Explore performance-related Dynamic Management Objects. Investigate how indexes and database design affect queries.
5. Automate database tasks for Azure SQL
Scripting repetitive tasks in Azure SQL for regular maintenance jobs and multi-instance administration. Automation of error and resource alerts. Configuration of notifications for failures.
6. Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment
Data must be available when needed. Configure, test and manage a solution for high availability and disaster recovery using Azure tools and SQL Server tools.