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Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

1 Course
17 Hours
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The learning path focuses on building skills in Azure data services, core database administration, and Azure-specific database management. Key areas include:

- Azure fundamentals and data services - Core database administration skills - Azure-specific database administration - Data migration and synchronization - Automation and monitoring in Azure - Security and compliance for Azure databases

The path emphasizes hands-on practice with Azure services and recommends exam-specific preparation materials. It also encourages continuous learning to stay updated with Azure's evolving database offerings.

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Path Courses

As a candidate for this certification, you should have knowledge of and experience with:

- Azure SQL Database - Azure SQL Managed Instance - SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (Windows and Linux)

Skills measured

- Plan and implement data platform resources - Implement a secure environment - Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources - Configure and manage automation of tasks - Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment

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What You'll Learn
  • Skills measured
  • Plan and implement data platform resources
  • Implement a secure environment
  • Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources
  • Configure and manage automation of tasks
  • Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment
Prerequisites
  • As a candidate for this certification, you should have knowledge of and experience with:
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (Windows and Linux)
Related topics
  • Database Administration
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