Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure (Live Online)

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to administer a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases.Audience profile:The audience for this course is data professionals managing data and databases who want to learn about administering the data platform technologies that are available on Microsoft Azure. This course is also valuable for data architects and application developers who need to understand what technologies are available for the data platform with Azure and how to work with those technologies through applications.Job role:Database AdministratorPreparation for exam: DP-300Skills gained:Plan, deploy and configure Azure SQL offeringsMonitor database performance and tune a database and queries for optimum performancePlan and configure a High Availability SolutionPrerequisites:In addition to their professional experience, students who take this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:Azure FundamentalsAzure Data FundamentalsCourse outline:Module 1: The Role of the Azure Database AdministratorThis module explores the role of a database administrator in the world of Azure. It also provides some foundational information relevant to the overall content. This includes a review of the various SQL Server-based options (SQL Server in a VM, Managed Instances, and Azure SQL Database.) Students will learn why compatibility level is a crucial concept when working with SQL databases in Azure. Students are also introduced to other database platforms available on Azure in addition to those based on SQL Server, in particular PostgreSQL and MySQLLessonsAzure Data Platform RolesAzure Database Platforms and OptionsSQL Server Compatibility LevelsAzure Preview FeaturesLab : Using the Azure Portal and SQL Server Management StudioProvision a SQL Server on an Azure Virtual MachineConnect to SQL Server and Restore a BackupModule 2: Plan and Implement Data Platform ResourcesThis module introduces methods for deploying data platform resources in Azure. You will learn about options for both upgrading and migrating existing SQL databases to Azure. You will learn how to set up Azure resources to host SQL Server on a Virtual Machine, a Managed Instance, Azure SQL Database and either PostgreSQL or MySQL. You will learn how to determine which options are best based on specific requirements including the High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) needs. They will learn to calculate resource requirements and create templates for their deployments.LessonsDeploying SQL Server using IaaSDeploying SQL Server using PaaSDeploying Open Source Database Solutions on AzureLab : Deploying Azure SQL DatabaseDeploy a VM using an ARM templateConfigure resources needed prior to creating a databaseDeploy an Azure SQL DatabaseRegister the Azure SQL Database instance in Azure Data Studio and validate connectivityDeploy PostgreSQL or MySQL using a client tool to validate connectivityModule 3: Implement a Secure EnvironmentThis module explores the practices of securing your SQL Server Database as well as an Azure SQL database. This includes a review of the various SQL Server-based options as well as the various Azure options for securing Azure SQL Database as well as the databases with reside within Azure SQL Database. . Students will lean why security is crucial when working with databases. . Students are also introduced to other database platforms available on Azure in addition to those based on SQL Server, in particular, Azure Database for MariaDB/MySQL/PostgreSQLLessonsConfigure Database AuthenticationConfigure Database AuthorizationImplement Security for Data at RestImplement Security for Data in TransitImplement Compliance Controls for Sensitive DataLab : Implement a Secure EnvironmentConfigure a server-based firewall rule using the Azure PortalAuthorize Access to Azure SQL Database with Azure Active DirectoryEnable Advanced Data Security and Data ClassificationManage access to database objectsModule 4: Monitor and Optimize Operational ResourcesThis module will teach you about resource optimization for your databases created using either IaaS or PaaS services. The module also covers monitoring server and hardware resources. It will familiarize you with the various tools available for monitoring performance and establishing a baseline. You will learn how to interpret performance metrics for the most critical resources. You will also learn how to troubleshoot database performance using Azure SQL Database Intelligent Insights.LessonsBaselines and Performance MonitoringMajor Causes of Performance IssuesConfiguring Resources for Optimal PerformanceUser Database ConfigurationPerformance-related Maintenance TasksLab : Monitor and Optimize ResourcesIsolate CPU ProblemsUse Query Store observe blocking problemsDetect and correct fragmentation issuesModule 5: Optimize Query PerformanceQuery execution plans are potentially the most important aspect of database performance. Improving bad plans is certainly an area where a small amount of effort can bring huge improvements. While hardware issues can limit query performance, improving hardware usually yields performance improvements in the 10-20% range, at most. More commonly database administrators encounter queries that are not optimized, have stale or missing statistics, have missing indexes, or poor database design choices that lead to the database engine doing more work than is necessary to return results for a given query. Improving the plans can sometimes yield performance improvements in the 100-200% range or even more, meaning that after improving a plan with better indexes or statistics, a query could run twice or three times as fast! This module provides details on how to analyze individual query performance and determine where improvements can be made.LessonsUnderstanding SQL Server Query PlansExplore Performance-based Database DesignEvaluate Performance ImprovementsLab : Query Performance TroubleshootingIdentify issues with database design AdventureWorks2017Isolate problem areas in poorly performing queries in AdventureWorks2017Use Query Store to detect and handle regression in AdventureWorks2017Use query hints to impact performance in AdventureWorks2017Module 6: Automation of TasksA common goal for database administrators in many environments is to automate as many of their repetitive tasks. This can be as simple as using scripting to automate a backup process, and as complex as building a fully automated alerting system. This module provides details of automating tasks to simplify the DBA’s job. Methods include scheduling tasks for regular maintenance jobs, as well as multi-instance administration and configuration of notifications for task success or failure or non-completion.LessonsSetting up Automatic DeploymentDefining Scheduled TasksConfiguring Extended EventsManaging Azure PaaS resources Using Automated MethodsLab : Automating TasksDeploy an Azure template from a Quickstart template on GitHubConfigure notifications based on performance metricsDeploy an Azure Automation Runbook (or elastic job) to rebuild indexes on an Azure SQL DatabaseModule 7: Plan and Implement a High Availability and Disaster Recovery EnvironmentData must be available when the business needs it. That means the solutions hosting the data must be designed with availability and recoverability in mind. Suppose you work for a company that sells widgets both in stores and online. Your main application uses a highly transactional database for orders. What would happen if the server or platform hosting the transactional database had a problem that made it unavailable or inaccessible for some reason? What impact would it have on the business? If the right solution is put in place, the database would come online in a reasonable timeframe with minimal effort, thus allowing business to continue with little-to-no impact. This module and its associated lab cover configuring, testing, and managing a solution for high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) in Azure, for both Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) deployments. This module will not only cover basic requirements, but also the various options available to achieve HADR.LessonsHigh Availability and Disaster Recovery StrategiesIaaS Platform and Database Tools for HADRPaaS Platform and Database Tools for HADRDatabase Backup and RecoveryLab : Plan and Implement a High Availability and Disaster Recovery EnvironmentCreate an Always On Availability GroupEnable Geo-Replication for Azure SQL DatabaseBackup to URL and Restore from URL