AZURE SQL DBA Complete Crash Course (Part1)

🚀 **AZURE SQL DBA Complete Crash Course (Part1)** 🌟 --- ### **Course Headline:** Learn Practically SQL DBA Roles and Responsibilities in AZURE CLOUD --- ### **Course Description:** Welcome to the **AZURE SQL DBA Complete Crash Course (Part1)**, a meticulously designed program aimed at SQL Server Database Administrators. Our goal is to equip you with the expertise to navigate and excel as an Azure DBA, leveraging both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings in the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This course is your gateway to understanding the core components of Azure SQL DBA roles and responsibilities. You'll dive deep into essential topics that will solidify your knowledge and skills in managing Azure SQL databases effectively. From the basics of infrastructure models to advanced performance tuning, this crash course covers it all. ### **Course Content Overview:** 📚 **Part1 Topics:** - **What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?** Dive into understanding IaaS and how it underpins cloud computing. - **What is the Platform as a Service (PaaS) model?** Explore the benefits and functionalities of PaaS. - **What is the Software as a Service (SaaS) model?** Learn about SaaS and its role in the Azure ecosystem. - **Single Database Management:** Gain insights into managing single databases on Azure. - **Security Implementation:** Secure your databases with robust logins, users, and roles configurations. - **Backup and Recovery:** Master backup retention strategies, restoring databases from backups, and handling deleted databases. - **Cost Management:** Learn about long-term backups, cost-saving strategies in elastic databases, and the nuances of DTU vs vCore models. - **Advanced Database Options:** Discover the power of External Tables, Elastic Query, Cross Query, and Polybase with Azure SQL Data Warehouse. - **High Availability and Disaster Recovery:** Understand the mechanisms of Availability Groups, Geo-Replication, and Data Sync for robust HA/DR strategies. 🔍 **Additional Topics to Explore (Part2):** - Performance Tuning in Azure Databases - Utilizing the Azure Calculator and Hybrid Benefit - Implementing Reservations, Read-scale out options, and Automation - Exploring DTU Calculator and Elastic Jobs - Understanding Managed Instance versus Single vs Elastic databases - Infrastructure as a model and its significance - Data migration strategies and tools, including Data Migration Service and Backpack Migration - Transactional Replication and manual migration techniques - Handling Deadlocks, Trace Flags, and Data Scoped Settings - Setting up Alerts, Recovery Services Vault, and Cost Analysis - Roles in Azure Portal, Mock Interviews, and Resume Preparation --- ### **Instructor Profile:** **Rajasekhar Reddy Bolla** 👨‍💻 - **Microsoft Certified SQL Server DBA / Azure DBA / Architect** With a robust career spanning from Database Engineer to a world-class organization, Rajasekhar brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this course. His exceptional track record in achieving targets and his eagerness to learn make him an ideal instructor for aspiring Azure SQL DBAs. --- ### **About the Instructor:** Rajasekhar started his career as a Database Engineer and has evolved into a seasoned professional with expertise in designing, developing, tuning, and maintaining enterprise database systems for both OLTP and OLAP. His professional experience is a testament to his ability to handle complex database environments single-handedly, serving as the go-to expert for all concerns within a vast landscape. Join Rajasekhar Reddy Bolla in this journey to master Azure SQL DBA roles and responsibilities. Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming an Azure SQL DBA expert! 🎓 --- ### **Contact Information:** For any queries or personal interactions, feel free to reach out to Rajasekhar at: `rajasekreddyb.dba@gmail.com` --- Embark on your Azure SQL DBA journey today and transform your career with the **AZURE SQL DBA Complete Crash Course (Part1)**! 🌈💫