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Applied Skills ValidationTrack: Microsoft Applied Skills credentialOfficial Source: Microsoft Learn
MicrosoftIntermediate
Microsoft Applied Skills: Configure and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL
To earn this Microsoft Applied Skills credential, learners demonstrate the ability to migrate a PostgreSQL database to and configure a database in Azure Database for PostgreSQL. Candidates for this credential should understand PostgreSQL query processing, procedures and functions in PostgreSQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL security, and Azure networking. They should also have experience working with PostgreSQL databases, tuning queries in Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and configuring and managing Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Duration
Applied skill assessment
Level
Intermediate
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
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Configure and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL
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Database AdministratorDatabasesHands-On Skill ValidationTailored Team Delivery
Audience Profile
Built for these roles
Built for Database Administrator learners validating applied skill in Azure Database Postgresql.
Overview
Executive overview
To earn this Microsoft Applied Skills credential, learners demonstrate the ability to migrate a PostgreSQL database to and configure a database in Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
Readiness
Prerequisites
- Hands-on familiarity with the relevant Microsoft workload area.
- Comfort with the underlying technical or business scenario the applied skill covers.
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Strengthen capability in databases scenarios
Strengthen capability in database administrator scenarios
Strengthen capability in azure scenarios
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
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Databases
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Database Administrator
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Azure
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Configure and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL
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Module 1
Configure and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a Platform as a Service database service in the Microsoft cloud. It bases itself on the PostgreSQL open-source relational database and includes built-in high availability, automatic backup and restore, as well as comprehensive security features. The pay-as-you-go pricing model provides predictable performance and near-instant scaling. In this learning path, you're introduced to the main features of PostgreSQL and how they work in Azure Database for PostgreSQL. You learn about the different Azure Database for PostgreSQL implementation options, and how to configure a server for your needs. (DP-3021)
- Explore PostgreSQL architecture
- Understand client-server communication in PostgreSQL
- Understand PostgreSQL query processing
- Secure Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Procedures and functions in PostgreSQL
- Understand write-ahead logging
- Configure and manage Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Understand concurrency in PostgreSQL
- Tune queries in Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Applied skills validationImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryIntermediate practitioner depth
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds hands-on readiness for Configure and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL using the current official Microsoft Applied Skills study guide.
- •Use your tenant, data, and workflow scenario where appropriate
- •Add guided practice labs before assessment readiness
- •Extend into implementation coaching for production adoption
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •Microsoft Applied Skills credential
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
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Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
Banking & Finance
Representative Enterprise Banking Team
The focus was not just on tooling knowledge, but on helping teams work from a shared operating model as they adopted a more modern data platform.
- Clearer platform operating model across teams
- Improved confidence in modern data stack adoption
Healthcare
Representative Healthcare Product Team
The engagement helped product and engineering stakeholders move from interest in AI to clearer implementation choices, security expectations, and prototyping discipline.
- Stronger alignment between product and engineering teams
- Improved clarity on prototype-to-production requirements
Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios