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Microsoft Microsoft Azure DP-300

DP-300

Exam Code: DP-300

Exam Name: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure

Updated: Oct 12, 2026

Q & A: 434 Questions and Answers

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Skills Measured in DP-300 Exam

Planning and Implementation of Data Platform Resources

  • Recommending appropriate database solution based on specific needs
    • Evaluating needs for the deployments
    • Predicting the benefits of possible database solutions
    • Assessing scalability for possible database solution as well as its HADR
    • Identifying security features of appropriate database solution
  • Strategy evaluation for shifting to Azure
    • Requirements evaluation for migration
    • Planning online and offline migration strategies
    • Upgrade requirements
    • Online and offline upgrade strategies
  • Using manual methods to deploy resources
    • Deploying database offerings on the certain platforms
    • Configuration of customized deployment templates
    • Applying updates and patches for IaaS and hybrid deployment
  • Resource configuration for performance and scale
    • Configuration of Azure SQL database pools for performance and scale
    • Configuring managed instances for Azure SQL for performance and scale
    • SQL Server configuration in Azure VMs
    • Calculation of resource requirements
    • Evaluation of partitioning techniques for databases such as database sharding
  • Implementing an upgrading a migration strategy for shifting to Azure
    • Migration strategy for online and offline
    • Upgrade strategy for online and offline

Implementation of a Secure Environment

  • Using database and platform tools for database authentication configuration
    • Configuration of Azure AD authentication
    • Creation of users from Azure AD identities
    • Configuring security principals
  • Implementing security for data at rest
    • Implementation of Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
    • Object-level encryption
    • Dynamic Data Masking
    • Disk encryption and Azure Key Vault implementation for Azure VMs
  • Implementation of compliance controls for confidential data
    • Applying a classification strategy for data
    • Database audits and server configuration
    • Implementation of data change tracking
    • Vulnerability assessment performance
  • Using database and platform tools for the configuration of database authorization
    • Utilizing graphical tools for configuring object-level and database permissions
    • Applying principle of least privilege
  • Security implementation for data in transit
    • Configuration of database-level firewall and server rules
    • Always Encrypted implementation

Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-database-administrator-associate/?practice-assessment-type=certification

Microsoft DP-300 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Implement secure resources20-25%- Implement a risk mitigation strategy based on requirements
  • 1. Implement Azure Defender for Cloud and threat protection
  • 2. Implement disaster recovery and high availability solutions
  • 3. Implement security measures for data access and audit
- Implement Azure role-based access control and firewall rules
  • 1. Configure server and database-level firewall rules
  • 2. Configure Azure Active Directory authentication
  • 3. Implement row-level and column-level security
Topic 2: Monitor database operations10-15%- Troubleshoot database issues
  • 1. Analyze metrics and alert thresholds
  • 2. Diagnose connectivity and performance issues
  • 3. Implement backup, restore, and recovery procedures
- Monitor and log database activity
  • 1. Use DMVs and extended events for monitoring
  • 2. Implement auditing and monitoring solutions
  • 3. Configure Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
Topic 3: Implement a PaaS database solution15-20%- Implement and configure Azure SQL Managed Instance
  • 1. Implement linked servers and database mail
  • 2. Configure instance-level firewall and connectivity
  • 3. Configure Service Broker and SQL Agent jobs
- Implement and configure Azure SQL Database
  • 1. Configure elastic pools and serverless options
  • 2. Configure geo-replication and failover groups
  • 3. Implement automatic scaling and performance tuning
Topic 4: Plan and implement data platform resources20-25%- Plan and implement data platform resources based on requirements
  • 1. Configure Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure SQL Database
  • 2. Plan and implement network requirements
  • 3. Plan for migration of on-premises SQL Server databases
  • 4. Implement encryption and data classification
- Recommend an appropriate database offering based on requirements
  • 1. Recommend multi-factor authentication for database access
  • 2. Recommend appropriate service tier, storage type, and size
  • 3. Evaluate requirements and select appropriate PaaS vs. IaaS offering
  • 4. Identify requirements for compliance and regulatory standards
Topic 5: Implement a SQL Server database15-20%- Manage SQL Server databases
  • 1. Monitor and optimize database performance
  • 2. Implement database authentication and authorization
  • 3. Manage database schemas and objects
- Provision and configure SQL Server on Azure VMs
  • 1. Deploy and configure SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
  • 2. Implement automated backup and restore
  • 3. Configure SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery
Topic 6: Optimize database solutions10-15%- Optimize query performance
  • 1. Implement query Store and Performance Insight
  • 2. Analyze execution plans and identify performance bottlenecks
  • 3. Create and maintain indexes
- Optimize database resources
  • 1. Configure intelligent query processing
  • 2. Implement automated tuning recommendations
  • 3. Implement resource governance and resource pools

Microsoft Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure Sample Questions:

Question #1
ou have an Azure SQL database named DB1 that contains the following tables:
* dbo.Customers contains two columns named EmailAddress ( varchar(100) ) and PhoneNumber ( varchar (20) ).
* dbo.Orders contains a computed column named ContactHash defined as HASHBYTES( ' SHA2_256 ' , Customers.EmailAddress) .
DB1 has the following dynamic data masking configurations:
* dbo.Customers.EmailAddress uses the email() masking function.
* dbo.Customers.PhoneNumber uses the default() masking function.
DB1 contains the following users:


Question #2
You are building an Azure Stream Analytics job to retrieve game data.
You need to ensure that the job returns the highest scoring record for each five-minute time interval of each game.
How should you complete the Stream Analytics query? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.


Question #3
You are designing an enterprise data warehouse in Azure Synapse Analytics that will store website traffic analytics in a star schema.
You plan to have a fact table for website visits. The table will be approximately 5 GB.
You need to recommend which distribution type and index type to use for the table. The solution must provide the fastest query performance.
What should you recommend? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.


Question #4
You have an Azure subscription that contains a SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines instance named SQLVMI. SQLVMI hosts a database named OBI.
You need to retrieve query plans from the Query Store on DBI.
What should you do first?

A. From Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, modify the properties of DB 1.
B. From Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, modify the properties of the SQL Server instance.
C. On SQLVM1, install the SQL Server laaS Agent extension.
D. On SQLVM1, install the Azure Monitor agent for Windows.


Question #5
You have a new Azure subscription.
You create an Azure SQL Database instance named DB1 on an Azure SQL Database server named Server1.
You need to ensure that users can connect to DB1 in the event of an Azure regional outage. In the event of an outage, applications that connect to DB1 must be able to connect without having to update the connection strings.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

A. From the properties of Server1 add a failover group.
B. From the properties of Server1 configure retention for DB1
C. Create a new Azure SQL Database server named Server2.
D. From the properties of DB1. configure geo-replication.
E. Create a new Azure SQL Database instance named DB2.


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Question #4
Correct Answer: B
Question #5
Correct Answer: A,C

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