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Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
Length
4 days
Price
$2999
Days
Mon - Wed
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Why Choose This Course
Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions is an intermediate-level course designed for database professionals who manage SQL Server workloads across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. This training provides the skills to deploy, configure, and maintain Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. Participants learn to implement security, monitor performance, automate administrative tasks, and design high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
In today’s data-driven world, organisations rely on robust and scalable database solutions to support critical applications. With Microsoft Azure being a leading cloud platform, understanding how to administer SQL solutions in Azure is essential for ensuring performance, security, and compliance. This course equips learners with practical knowledge to optimise query performance, configure secure environments, and manage operational resources effectively. It also covers compliance controls for sensitive data and introduces automation techniques using tools like PowerShell and Azure CLI.
Completing this course prepares professionals for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate credential, validating their ability to manage modern database solutions. It is ideal for those seeking to advance their careers in cloud database administration and support organisational migration to Azure. The Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions certification training course is available in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra, in-house and live virtual online.
Prerequisites
- Proficiency in working with, maintaining, and developing SQL Server databases.
Exam
- DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions
Books
- Course material for DP-300T00-A: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions provided
Delivery
- Face-to-Face
- Live Virtual Instructor-led
Training
Skills Gained
- Plan and implement data platform resources
- Deploy and manage Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on VMs
- Configure authentication, encryption, and compliance controls
- Monitor and optimise operational resources and query performance
- Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates
- Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies
Audience
- Database administrators managing cloud and hybrid environments
- Data professionals and architects
- Application developers needing Azure SQL knowledge
Objectives
- Plan and implement data platform resources in Azure environments.
- Configure authentication, encryption, and compliance controls for secure database operations.
- Monitor and optimise operational resources and query performance using built-in tools.
- Automate administrative tasks with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates.
- Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies for Azure SQL solutions.
- Apply best practices for performance tuning and cost optimisation in cloud-based SQL workloads.
Outline
- Introduction to Azure Database Administration
- Plan and Implement Data Platform Resources
- Deploy IaaS and PaaS Solutions with Azure SQL
- Implement a Secure Environment and Compliance Controls
- Monitor and Optimise Operational Resources
- Optimise Query Performance
- Automate Database Tasks
- Plan and Implement High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Price
| Days | Mon – Wed | Mon & Tue | Saturdays only |
| Time | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Duration | 4 days | 1 week or 4 weeks | 1 week or 4 weeks |
| Price | $2999 | $2999 | $2999 |
Terms & Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Why take this course?
It equips you with the skills to manage Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs critical for modern data platforms.
What benefits will I gain?
Hands-on knowledge in deployment, security, performance tuning, and automation for cloud-based SQL solutions.
Who should attend?
Database administrators, data professionals, and developers managing SQL workloads in cloud or hybrid environments.
Are there prerequisites?
Experience with SQL Server administration and basic Azure knowledge is recommended.
Does this course include certification?
Yes, it prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate credential via Exam DP-300.
Our Partnership
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where cloud-based data platforms underpin critical operations, understanding their administration is essential. Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions provides database professionals with the skills to deploy, secure, and optimise SQL workloads across Azure environments. As organisations increasingly migrate to Azure for scalability and resilience, those who master these fundamentals are better equipped to ensure performance, maintain compliance, and support business continuity.
$150,000
Average annual salary for Azure database administrators in Australia (varies by role and experience).
82%
Australian CIOs rank Microsoft Azure among their top three cloud platforms for strategic investment.
13%
Year-on-year growth in cloud database-related job openings, driven by Azure adoption and hybrid data strategies.
$26.6 Billion
Current size of Australia’s public cloud market, forecast to grow nearly 19% this year.
3,800+
Australian companies actively hiring for Azure SQL and cloud database roles across finance, healthcare, and retail sectors.
94%
IT leaders say certified Azure professionals add measurable value to their organisations.
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