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Course Outline
Introduction to Azure Database Services for Government
- Overview of the Azure SQL family: SQL Database, Managed Instance, and SQL Server on VM
- Understanding service tiers and pricing models for government use
- Use cases for cloud-hosted relational databases in public sector environments
Provisioning and Configuration for Government
- Creating Azure SQL resources using the portal and templates tailored for government needs
- Configuring elastic pools and managed instances to meet agency requirements
- Managing firewall rules and connectivity to ensure secure data access for government operations
Backup, Restore, and High Availability for Government
- Understanding built-in backup and restore features designed for government compliance
- Enabling geo-replication and failover groups to support disaster recovery strategies for government agencies
- Implementing high availability and disaster recovery (DR) strategies aligned with public sector standards
Monitoring and Performance Tuning for Government
- Using Query Performance Insight and Extended Events to optimize database performance for government applications
- Optimizing indexes and reviewing query plans to enhance efficiency in government systems
- Telemetry, alerts, and resource consumption analysis to ensure optimal operation of government databases
Security and Compliance for Government
- Implementing authentication (SQL and Azure AD) to secure government data access
- Managing encryption, auditing, and threat detection to meet stringent government security requirements
- Securing data access and enforcing role-based security to protect sensitive government information
Automation and Maintenance for Government
- Automating routine tasks with Azure Automation and Runbooks to streamline government database management
- Scheduling jobs with the Elastic Jobs Agent to ensure timely execution of maintenance tasks in government environments
- Database updates, patching, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) considerations for government operations
Summary and Next Steps for Government
- Reviewing key takeaways and best practices for managing Azure SQL databases in government settings
- Exploring certification options relevant to government professionals, such as the DP-300 certification
- Resources for ongoing learning and professional development in government IT roles
Requirements
- Experience with relational database concepts and SQL for government use
- Familiarity with fundamental database administration practices
- Basic understanding of cloud computing and Azure for government applications
Audience
- Database administrators responsible for managing cloud-hosted relational databases in the public sector
- IT professionals transitioning on-premise databases to Azure for government operations
- Cloud engineers and architects supporting database operations within government agencies
28 Hours
