Can the program be customized?

Yes. Implement scalable database solutions using Azure SQL supports customization around lab depth, demo context, certification focus, and team-specific scenarios.

Yes. This program includes instructor-led labs and practical exercises aligned to real implementation patterns.

How does this align with official certification or curriculum?

This program is aligned to the official Microsoft Learn curriculum and learning path referenced for this track.

How are prerequisites assessed?

We review prerequisite readiness during scoping and can recommend preparatory modules or a skills checkpoint before cohort start.

What happens after the program?

Private cohorts receive a handover summary, recommended next learning paths, and optional follow-on advisory for rollout or certification readiness.

Microsoft Official Curriculum

Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: DP-300T00Official Source: Microsoft Learn

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Implement scalable database solutions using Azure SQL

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to create a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases.

Duration

4 days

Level

Intermediate

Format

Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid

Language

English

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Executive brief for stakeholdersDownload Program Brief (PDF)

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Implement scalable database solutions using Azure SQL

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Database AdministratorDataCertification ReadinessTailored Team Delivery

How VNode delivers this

Who this is for, and how we run it

VNode ITeS delivers Implement scalable database solutions using Azure SQL as an MCT-led Microsoft program for Database Administrator. Typical duration is 12 days (Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid). Labs follow production-shaped scenarios rather than slide-only walkthroughs. Certification prep maps to DP-300 without turning the week into a dump of Learn modules. Private cohorts can shift emphasis by role mix, workspace or repo constraints, and rollout timing.

Audience Profile

Built for these roles

The audience for this course is data professionals managing data and databases who want to learn about administering the data platform technologies that are available on Microsoft Azure. This course is also valuable for data architects and application developers who need to understand what technologies are available for the data platform with Azure and how to work with those technologies through applications.

Overview

Executive overview

Readiness

Prerequisites

Relevant foundational experience in the target technology area.
Comfort with hands-on labs in a cloud or GPU-accelerated environment.

Program Outcomes

Capabilities your teams will gain

Strengthen capability in data scenarios

Strengthen capability in azure scenarios

Strengthen capability in role-based scenarios

Curriculum

Curriculum roadmap

Data

Azure

Role-Based

Module 1

Plan and implement data platform resources

Deploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQL
Deploy PaaS solutions with Azure SQL
Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database
Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Managed Instance

Module 2

Implement a secure environment for a database service

Configure database authentication and authorization
Protect data in-transit and at rest
Implement compliance controls for sensitive data

Module 3

Monitor and optimize operational resources in Azure SQL

Describe performance monitoring
Configure SQL Server resources for optimal performance
Configure databases for optimal performance

Module 4

Optimize query performance in Azure SQL

Explore query performance optimization
Explore performance-based database design
Evaluate performance improvements

Module 5

Automate database tasks for Azure SQL

Automate database deployment
Create and manage SQL Agent jobs
Manage Azure PaaS tasks using automation

Module 6

Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment

Data must be available when needed. Configure, test and manage a solution for high availability and disaster recovery using Azure tools and SQL Server tools.

Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies
Explore IaaS and PaaS solutions for high availability and disaster recovery
Back up and restore databases

Delivery Models

Delivery models

Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend

Engagement Fit

Engagement fit

Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryIntermediate practitioner depth

Enterprise Customization

Enterprise customization

Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds stronger operational database capability for teams modernizing data platforms into Azure.

•Align labs to your production environment and platform priorities
•Add focused exam-readiness reviews and instructor-led practice sessions
•Extend into project-specific architecture or delivery coaching

Credentials

Certification & official source

•DP-300T00

Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.

View Official Microsoft Learn Page

Resources

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.

Program brief (PDF)View Official Microsoft Learn Page

Enterprise Proof

Trusted delivery outcomes

“We needed a partner who understood both the technical depth of Azure OpenAI and the governance requirements of an enterprise.”

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

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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

Read engagement

Delivery Capability

Enterprise-grade instruction

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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

Plan delivery

Implement scalable database solutions using Azure SQL

Azure

Who this is for, and how we run it

Built for these roles

Executive overview

Prerequisites

Capabilities your teams will gain

Curriculum roadmap

Plan and implement data platform resources

Implement a secure environment for a database service

Monitor and optimize operational resources in Azure SQL

Optimize query performance in Azure SQL

Automate database tasks for Azure SQL

Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery environment

Delivery models

Engagement fit

Enterprise customization

Certification & official source

Program resources

Trusted delivery outcomes

Representative Enterprise Banking Team

Representative Healthcare Product Team

Enterprise-grade instruction

Recommended learning paths