Exam DP-300: Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate

This post covers everything you must know before appearing for the Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate DP-300 Exam.

By clearing the DP-300 exam, you will earn the Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate certification, along with knowledge on how to implement and manage the operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions built with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Azure Data Services.

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Introduction To Azure Database Administrator

Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate [DP-300] Exam is initiated by Microsoft with a major aspect of administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure. This exam is an objective for Data Professionals, Data Architects, and for those who are managing data and databases available on Microsoft Azure.

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Who is Azure Database Administrator?

Azure Database Administrator is responsible for managing database, availability, and security, and they need to monitor the performance and optimization of modern relational database solutions. They should have knowledge of using T-SQL. They are computer system administrators who can maintain a successful database environment. Their main role is to keep data protected from loss and corruption and even easily accessible whenever needed. DBAdmin_blog_img

Tasks Of Azure Database Administrator:

Migrating existing instances to Azure database
Monitoring the performance of Azure cloud database
Ensuring highly protected security for data in the cloud and have disaster Recovery
Backup and restore Databases present in Azure Cloud

Why Learn Azure Database Administrator?

In today’s emerging world, Data is the center of all tasks and applications. Without data, no task can be initiated and operated. Databases are created to store, manage and organize the data. Based on the utility and design of the database, the organization will be positioned to compete with other organizations in the business. Database administration is one of the crucial tasks that makes its position in the top priority list of businesses. They maintain the quality of data. They are responsible for managing data online as well as offline. Most of the companies depend on data for making their decisions and policies so they hold a high place or position for the people who can hold large databases securely.

Azure Database Administrator DP 300 Certification Benefits:

Increase in demand for Database Administrators. They are holding a high position in every business
In terms of job prospects and earnings, a certification leads to a rampant gain in both.
Updating your profile with this certificate will advance your job profile and increase your chances of getting chosen.

Skills Measured in Exam DP-300:

1) Plan and Implement Data Platform Resources (15-20%)

Deploy resources by using manual methods
Recommend an appropriate database offering based on specific requirement
Configure resources for scale and performance
Evaluate a strategy for moving to Azure
Implement a migration or upgrade strategy for moving to Azure

2) Implement a Secure Environment (15-20%)

Configure database authentication by using platform and database tools
Configure database authorization by using platform and database tools
Implement security for data at rest
Implement security for data in transit
Implement compliance controls for sensitive data

3) Monitor and Optimize Operational Resources (15-20%)

Monitor activity and performance
Implement performance-related maintenance tasks
Identify performance-related issues
Configure resources for optimal performance
Configure a user database for optimal performance

4) Optimize Query Performance (5-10%)

Review query plans
Evaluate performance improvements
Review database table and index design

5) Perform Automation of Tasks (10-15%)

Create scheduled tasks
Evaluate and implement an alert and notification strategy
Manage and automate tasks in Azure

6) Plan and Implement a High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR)Environment (15-20%)

Recommend a HADR strategy for a data platform solution
Test a HADR strategy by using platform, OS, and database tools
Perform backup and restore a database by using database tools
Configure HA/DR by using OS, platform, and database tools

7) Perform Administration by Using T-SQL (10-15%)

Examine system health
Monitor database configuration by using T-SQL
Perform backup and restore a database by using T-SQL
Manage authentication by using T-SQL
Manage authorization by using T-SQL

Prerequisites For Azure Database Administrator

There aren’t any specific prerequisite certifications required to achieve before taking this exam.
Overall knowledge of IT skills will be beneficial.
Individuals developing applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases are the most appropriate target audience who can take up the DP-300 Azure Database Administrator Associate Exam.

Exam Details

Certification Name: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure
Exam Cost: $165 USD*
Languages: English
Retirement date: none
Available date: May 25, 2021

Learning Path For DP-300

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DP-300 Hands-On Guides

For DP-300 we have a list of 24 Step-by-Step Activity Guides (Hands-On Labs) for you to practice and have a clear knowledge of the concepts both theoretically and practically. The list of activity guides is as follows:

Provision a SQL Server on an Azure Virtual Machine
Connect to SQL Server and Restore a Backup
Deploy a VM using an ARM template
Configure resources needed prior to creating a database
Deploy an Azure SQL Database
Register the Azure SQL Database instance in Azure Data Studio and validate connectivity
Deploy PostgreSQL or MySQL using a client tool to validate connectivity
Configure a server-based firewall rule using the Azure Portal
Authorize Access to Azure SQL Database with Azure Active Directory
Enable Advanced Data Security and Data Classification
Manage access to database objects
Isolate CPU Problems
Use Query Store to observe blocking problems
Detect and correct fragmentation issues
Identify issues with database design AdventureWorks2017
Isolate problem areas in poorly performing queries in AdventureWorks2017
Use Query Store to detect and handle regression in AdventureWorks2017
Use query hints to impact performance in AdventureWorks2017
Deploy an Azure template from a QuickStart template on GitHub
Configure notifications based on performance metrics
Deploy an Azure Automation Runbook (or elastic job) to rebuild indexes on an Azure SQL Database
Create an Always-on Availability Group
Enable Geo-Replication for Azure SQL Database
Backup to URL and Restore from URL

Who This Certification Is For?

You might be thinking Am I eligible for this Certification…?? Here is the answer for you

Candidates who are interested in Database maintenance.
Data Professionals, Database Architects, and Application developers.
IT professionals who have a thorough knowledge of data processing languages, such as SQL.
Data administrator who can maintain the quality of data and keep data protected
Candidates who have knowledge on Azure Fundamentals.

Exam Retake Policy

If a candidate does not get a passing score on an exam on the first attempt, the candidate must wait at least a 24-hour period before retaking the exam.
If the candidate does not achieve a passing score on the second attempt also, he/she should re-access their training and must wait at least 14-day days.
The candidate will be having a maximum of 5 chances to retake an exam in a year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.) I’ve already earned an Azure Data Administrator Badge, and it’s expiring soon. What’s the best way to keep my batch up to date?

Answer: Starting from May 2021, you’ll renew your contemporary certifications via passing a free renewal evaluation on Microsoft study. The renewal assessment can be finished online for your very own time, each time within six months before your certification expires.

Q2.) How can I prepare for Azure Data Administrator?

Answer: Azure Data Administrators are responsible for storing, managing, and ensuring the security of data. To prepare for Azure Data Administrators one need to have a strong foundation on Azure fundamentals and knowledge of SQL Server table and index types as well as structures.

Register for our FREE CLASS for Azure Data Administrator where the experts will walk you through the learning path, hands-on exercises, and 160+ certification questions in order to clear the certification.

Q3.) Do you provide a course completion certificate?

Answer: Yes, we provide a course completion certificate for DP300 training courses. Once you complete the course by 100%, you get a course completion certificate that is signed by our CEO.

Q4.) I am a non-technical/fresher; can I take the DP-300 certification exam?

Answer: Yes, if you’re a fresher, it will be recommended to first take the DP-900 exam to learn the fundamentals then you can take the DP-300 certification exam.

Related/References

Step By Step Activity Guides (Hands-On Labs) for DP-300 certification

Next Task For You

In our Azure Database Administrator training program, we will cover all the exam objectives, 24 Hands-On Labs, and practice tests. If you want to begin your journey towards becoming a Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate by checking our FREE CLASS.

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