Azure Database Administrator
DP-300Quick Answer
Azure Database Administrator is a associate certification from Microsoft Azure that costs $165 and takes 60–100 hours to prepare for. The Azure Database Administrator Associate validates the ability to manage and optimize SQL-based database solutions on Azure — Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs.
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About This Certification
The Azure Database Administrator Associate validates the ability to manage and optimize SQL-based database solutions on Azure — Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure VMs. It covers performance tuning, high availability, security, and automation.
Who It's For
Database administrators and SQL Server professionals transitioning to cloud database management on Azure. Assumes deep SQL Server experience and familiarity with database administration concepts.