Farjax Institute of Technology

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in Azure SQL Server Database Administration. It aims to bridge the gap between traditional on-premises database administration and modern cloud-based solutions. You will gain hands-on experience in migrating, deploying, and managing SQL Server workloads on Azure with a focus on security, performance, and automation.

Main Topics Covered
📘 Database Migration – End-to-end migration from on-premises to Azure using DMA and DMS
🖥️ Deployment & Configuration – Managing Azure SQL Databases, Managed Instances, and SQL Server on Azure VMs
🔒 Security & Compliance – Encryption, identity management, auditing, and regulatory practices
📊 Performance & Cost Optimization – Monitoring, analytics, tuning, and licensing strategies
⚙️ Automation & DevOps – Routine task automation, disaster recovery, high availability, and DevOps integration
🌐 Hybrid Cloud Management – Licensing, pricing strategies, and hybrid workloads
🎯 Certification Preparation – Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

👥 Who Should Attend
👨‍💻 SQL Server DBAs transitioning to cloud
☁️ Azure Administrators
📊 IT Professionals responsible for data platforms
💻 Developers looking to understand database administration in Azure

🍀 Course Format
🖥️ Mode: Live Online / Onsite / Self-paced

Includes:
🎥 Lecture videos
📂 Real-world case studies
🎤 Mock interviews
🏆 Final project

✨ By the End of This Course
You will have more than just theoretical knowledge — you’ll gain the hands-on expertise and confidence to step into the role of an Azure Database Administrator. You will be prepared to manage enterprise-grade SQL workloads in the cloud, optimize performance, secure environments, and successfully pass the Microsoft DP-300 certification, positioning yourself for advanced DBA responsibilities in Azure.

Structured Learning Path

Move step by step through a guided course structure that makes learning easier and more organized.

Instructor-Led Support

Learn with practical explanation, class guidance, and support designed for real understanding.

Hands-On Exposure

Gain confidence with practical concepts and examples that prepare you for real-world work.

Career-Oriented Focus

This program is designed to help students build useful skills with strong professional value.

Why this course matters

This course is built to help students move beyond theory and develop practical confidence. Whether you are starting fresh or strengthening your current knowledge, the goal is to prepare you with skills that are useful, structured, and job-focused.

Course Curriculum

Explore the full chapter-by-chapter structure of this course.

1. Understanding Azure SQL offerings: PaaS (Azure SQL DB), IaaS (SQL on VM), and Azure SQL Managed Instance
2. Comparing Azure SQL with traditional SQL Server

1. Provisioning Azure SQL Databases and Managed Instances
2. Deploying SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
3. Azure Resource Manager (ARM) and templates
4. Performance tier selection (DTUs vs vCores)

1. Implementing authentication: Azure AD and SQL Authentication
2. Firewall rules, Private endpoints, and Network Security
3. Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted
4. Data masking and auditing

1. Automated backups and retention policies
2. Geo-replication and failover groups
3. Point-in-time restore
4. HA/DR in Azure: Availability zones, Auto-failover groups

1. Azure Automation and runbooks
2. Elastic Jobs
3. Scheduling index and stats maintenance
4. Alerts and notifications

1. Assessment tools: Data Migration Assistant (DMA), Azure Migrate
2. Migration strategies: online vs offline
3. Using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS)

1. Role-based access control (RBAC)
2. Policy, tagging, and cost management
3. SLA considerations and best practices
4. Monitoring and alerting on usage and billing

Duration & Format

A quick overview of course timing, structure, and learning format.

Course Duration

This is a 3-week intensive program, with two weeks focused on hands-on technical training and real-world Azure SQL scenarios. The final week is fully dedicated to interview preparation, including resume tips, technical discussions, and five mock interviews based on real-time industry use cases to boost confidence and job readiness.

Total Chapters

7 structured chapters included in this course.

Learning Format

Professional training format designed for clarity, progression, and better student experience.

Flexible learning journey

The course is organized to help learners stay focused and progress with confidence. The structure supports both guided instruction and independent review, making it easier to keep up and build practical understanding.