Azure Data Fundamentals: SQL Server on Azure VM

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. This course provides a comprehensive guide to hosting, managing, and optimizing SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and Azure SQL Managed Instances. Begin with the essentials of creating Azure VMs specifically configured for SQL Server hosting, learning how to deploy and connect to SQL Server instances in a cloud environment. Discover critical aspects of database management, including data recovery and resilience through backup and restore capabilities in Azure SQL Managed Instances. Explore the SQL Server IaaS extension, best practices for monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server performance on Azure, and gain insights into assessing SQL Server VMs for performance, security, and configuration. Finally, learn about migration strategies for SQL Server, Oracle, and IBM Db2 databases to SQL Server on Azure VMs. This course is one of a collection that prepares learners for the DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals exam.